| 1. Ajay Bhatnagar is a 1989 batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of Jharkhand cadre. |
| 2. He was appointed as the Special Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on 28 June 2023 until his retirement on 20 November 2024. |
| 3. Ajay Bhatnagar has served in various important roles with the Jharkhand Police, such as ADG, CID, and DIG of Special Branch at the Police Headquarters. |
| 4. He also worked as the SP of Hazaribagh, as well as for the CRPF, NPA, and CISF. |
| 5. On 24 January 2018, he became the Joint Director of the CBI, and in January 2020, he was promoted to Additional Director. |
| 6. In January 2010, Ajay Bhatnagar's wife, Vandana, reported a pickpocketing incident at Select City Mall in Saket, South Delhi. |
| 7. According to the police, Vandana lost her credit card and Rs 5,500 during the incident at the mall. |
