New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): The Home Ministry on Wednesday appointed a new chief executive officer (CEO) of Kendriya Police Kalyan Bhandar (KPKB).

A ministry order said that Rajeev Ranjan Kumar, DIG, CRPF, will be new CEO of KPKB, the parent body that runs paramilitary canteens across India. He replaces RM Meena, also a DIG-rank officer.

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"Owing to administrative reasons, CRPF has recalled the present CEO KPKB back to CRPF. It has been decided that Rajeev Ranjan Kumar, DIG CRPF will function as CEO KPKB for a period of three months in place of RM Meena with immediate effect," said in the order.

The decision has been taken after Meena allegedly issued a list of de-listed products. The list had 1026 products including those from companies such as includes Dabur, Hindustan Lever, Eureka Forbes and Sleepwell.

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KPKB recalled its order after various companies objected and MHA also showed its displeasure over the list. KPKB has said that list will be re-scrutinised and fresh list will be out soon. (ANI)

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