Joyti Krishan Dutt

Joyti Krishan Dutt (died 19 May 2021) was an Indian police officer.

Biography

After completing his studies at Delhi University,[1] Dutt joined the National Security Guard in 1971.[2]

In 2006 he was appointed Director General of the National Security Guard and served, in that position, till 2009.[3] Whilst serving as Director General, Dutt led the commando forces during the 2008 Mumbai attacks. [4]

Dutt died from COVID-19, aged 72, in 2021.[5]

References
  1. "Former NSG chief who led 26/11 counter-terror ops succumbs to Covid".
  2. "Jyoti Krishan Dutt appointed Director General of NSG". 10 August 2006.
  3. "Jyoti Krishan Dutt appointed Director General of NSG". oneindia.com. 10 August 2006. Retrieved 2021-05-20.
  4. "JK Dutt, who led NSG during 26/11 ops, dies of Covid at 72 | India News". Times of India. Retrieved 2021-05-20.
  5. "Former NSG chief who led 26/11 Mumbai counter-terror op dies of COVID-19". in.news.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2021-05-20.


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