A “Commander of Frontline Warriors” Badge of Honour will be conferred upon a select group of professionals for their exemplary contributions to the private security industry and national service
The Central Association of Private Security Industry (CAPSI) and the Association of Private Detectives & Investigators (APDI) will convene their annual Governing Council Meeting on 14 June 2025 at the PHD Chamber of Commerce in New Delhi.
A major highlight of the meeting will be the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between CAPSI and the Directorate General of Fire Services, Civil Defence & Home Guards (DG FS CD & HG), Ministry of Home Affairs. ASIS International – India Chapter will also join the strategic collaboration, aimed at strengthening India’s preparedness and response capabilities for hostile attacks and disasters. The agreement is expected to enhance coordination across prevention, response, and resilience measures.
The event will also mark the official launch of a white paper titled *“Guarding the Future: AI & Cyber Security in India’s Private Security Revolution”*. Produced by CAPSI’s AI & Cybersecurity Task Force, the report outlines a technology-forward vision for integrating artificial intelligence and cybersecurity frameworks into India’s private security landscape. It provides a strategic roadmap for upskilling the workforce and modernising private security operations.
Among the distinguished guests attending the gathering are:
* Shri Vivek Srivastava, IPS, Director General – Fire Services, Civil Defence & Home Guards (Chief Guest)
* Shri Umesh Sharma, Assistant Director General (Communication) – Fire Services, Civil Defence & Home Guards
* Wing Commander (Dr) B Sandeep Krishnan, Assistant Director General, Civil Defence – MHA
* Mr K Shekar, Central Labour Commissioner, Ministry of Labour & Employment
CAPSI’s Board of Governors, National Office Bearers, State Chapter Presidents and senior representatives from across the country are expected to attend. The annual council meeting will serve as a platform to review past milestones and chart the organisation’s strategic direction for the coming year.
CAPSI’s AI & Cybersecurity Task Force, established in collaboration with CyberPeace Foundation, IITM Pravartak and leading cybersecurity firms, is also spearheading the development of National Centres of Excellence (CoEs). These centres aim to:
* Provide specialised training to private security professionals
* Drive research initiatives in AI and cybersecurity
* Develop AI-powered best practices for the sector
* Promote partnerships between government, academia and industry
Honouring Service To Sector
A “Commander of Frontline Warriors” Badge of Honour will be conferred upon a select group of professionals for their exemplary contributions to the private security industry and national service. Honourees include:
* Shri Udai Singh Tanwar, Fire Safety & Security Officer, Mahatma Gandhi University, Jaipur
* Shri Ispat Roy, Regional Head (South), Security and Fraud Investigation – UDAAN (HTPL)
* Shri Paresh Jain, AGM – Security and Transport, Ratnamani Metals and Tubes
* Lt Col Sandeep Mohapatra (Retd), Head – Security and Administration, MMTC PAMP
* Shri Sunil Taragi, CPP, Manager – Security and Loss Prevention, Ecom Express Ltd.
* Shri Rajkumar Tomar, Joint General Manager, DS Group, Noida
* Shri Syed Arshad Ali, Managing Partner & Chief Consultant – Retail Security & Loss Prevention, Ethnic Management Services
* Shri Rajeev Kumar, Chief Security Officer – Admin & Facilities
* Shri Prakash Purohit, Unit Security Head – UPL
By recognising these professionals, CAPSI reaffirms its commitment to celebrating dedication and fortifying the backbone of India’s internal security framework through innovation, skill development and strategic collaboration.
