Krishnaswamy Natarajan
Krishnaswamy Natarajan | |
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Director General Krishnaswamy Natarajan | |
| Born | 30 December 1961 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Allegiance | India |
| Branch | Indian Coast Guard |
| Years of service | 18 January 1984 - 31 December 2021 |
| Rank | Director General |
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| Awards | Param Vishisht Seva Medal President's Tatrakshak Medal Tatrakshak Medal |
| Spouse(s) | Mrs Jayanthi Natarajan |
Krishnaswamy Natarajan PVSM, PTM, TM, is a retired Indian Coast Guard officer who served as the 23rd Director General of the Indian Coast Guard. He assumed the office on 1 July 2019 and served until his superannuation on 31 December 2021. He is currently the Executive Director of Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against ships in Asia - Information Sharing Centre (ReCAAP, ISC) in Singapore.
Controversy
In 2025, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) booked K Natarajan for alleged tampering/alteration of the Annual Confidential Reports (ACRs)/dossiers of senior officers. The agency has invoked provisions related to criminal conspiracy, cheating and forgery and named Mr. Natarajan as an accused.