Lt Gen DS Rana removed as head of India’s Defense Intelligence Agency, transferred to Andaman Command

In a major reshuffle within India’s military leadership, Lieutenant General DS Rana has been removed from his position as Director General of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) and transferred to the Andaman and Nicobar Command — a remote and strategic military post.

Sources suggest that the abrupt move may be linked to a recent intelligence leak involving sensitive documents allegedly obtained and circulated by The Resistance Front (TRF). These leaked documents have reportedly caused embarrassment for Indian intelligence circles at the international level.

The transfer of Lt Gen Rana is being viewed as a disciplinary or damage-control measure, though no official statement has been released by Indian defense authorities confirming the exact reason behind the reassignment.

This development marks another high-profile change in India’s military hierarchy amid growing scrutiny of its intelligence apparatus.