Srinagar: Syed Javaid Mujtaba Gillani todayassumed office of Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir region at Zonal Police Headquarters, here. A police spokesperson said Mr Gillani, a 1994 batch IPSofficer, is an alumnus of Sainik School, Manasbal. Besides, serving the state in various importantcapacities including IGP Crime, SSP Srinagar, AIG (P), MrGillani held important posts in the Central Bureau ofInvestigation (CBI). He said Mr Gillani has been awarded with many medals,including Indian Police Medal for Meritorious Services in2012, Indian Police Medal for Gallantry and Sher-i-KashmirPolice Medals for Meritorious Service and Gallantry.