IB Chief's Extension Sees Abrupt Hold As Deka Refuses To Continue

In a major development in the power corridors, it has been learned from top sources that Director of Intelligence Bureau Tapan Deka has refused a one-year extension. Sources say Deka has expressed his unwillingness to continue on health grounds. A few weeks ago, Deka's extension was almost considered. However, Tapan Deka's pressing unwillingness has stalled the extension process, sources added. In a developing scenario of a new IB Chief, three names are race, the picture on Deka's successor is most likely to be cleared in few weeks.