UP Most Popular IPS Officer: The month of December is about to end. The new year 2025 will start in the next two days. With the passing of the previous year, the events of that year also always remain as memories in the mind. The year 2024 was very special for Uttar Pradesh. Ram temple was consecrated in Ayodhya in the year 2024. But along with this, many such incidents also happened in UP. Which was in a lot of headlines across the country. In these incidents, not only the political corridors of UP but also the administrative and police departments were discussed. Let us know about five such IPS officers of UP of the year 2024 who were very popular this year.
IPS Vrinda Shukla
Last October, incidents of stone pelting, firing and arson took place during the immersion of Durga idol in Maharajganj area of Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh. One person also died during this period. There was a lot of uproar in Bahraich. During this period, IPS Vrinda Shukla came into discussion a lot. He himself took charge to deal with the rioters. She came out on the road and was seen explaining to the people.
Who is IPS Vrinda Shukla?
Vrinda Shukla is a 2014 batch IPS officer. He was born on 13 March 1989 in Panchkula, Haryana state. His early education took place in Panchkula only. After this he completed his graduation from college in Pune, Maharashtra. Vrinda Shukla studied at the School of Economics and Social Sciences, London. After completing his studies, he also worked in a private company in America. Along with the job, he started preparing for civil services. In the year 2014, she became an IPS officer by cracking the UPSC exam. Her husband Ankur Aggarwal is also an IPS officer. IPS Vrinda Shukla also came into limelight when she arrested Mukhtar Ansari’s daughter-in-law. In those days, Vrinda Shukla was the Superintendent of Police of Chitrakoot.
IPS Amitabh Yash
In the month of October, the situation had become very tense in Bahraich district after stone pelting, arson and death of one person. After which a large number of police were deployed there. During this time, IPS Amitabh Yash also took to the streets to control the unruly people. The picture of him chasing away the miscreants with a pistol in his hand was much discussed.
Who is IPS Amitabh Yash?
Amitabh Yash is a 1998 batch IPS officer. He is posted as ADG Law and Order of Uttar Pradesh. Along with this, Amitabh Yash is also STF Chief. He is a resident of Bhojpur district of Bihar. His father Ramyash Singh was an IPS officer of Bihar cadre. IPS Amitabh Yash has graduated from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi. After this he did Masters in Chemistry from IIT Kanpur. In the year 1996, he won the Civil Services Examination and became an IPS officer.
IPS KK Bishnoi
On November 24, during a survey at Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal, people of a particular section started pelting stones. After which violence broke out there. Four people also died during the violence in Sambhal. Due to which the situation became very bad. The police had to use force to control the miscreants. During this, IPS KK Bishnoi took to the streets to control the uproar. He had gained control over the atmosphere which had been tense for several days. He took swift action in the district and sent dozens of accused to jail.
Who is IPS KK Bishnoi?
KK Bishnoi is a 2018 batch IPS officer. He is a resident of Barmer district of Rajasthan. While holding the post of SP City in Gorakhpur, he had taken action against many mafias Ajit Shahi, Vinod Upadhyay and Sudhir Singh. They seized properties worth more than Rs 803 crore belonging to the mafia.
IPS Ajay Pal Sharma
IPS Ajay Pal Sharma, famous for his sharp image and strict attitude against criminals, often remains in the headlines. He has been entrusted with the responsibility of security of Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj. Encounter specialist Ajay Pal Sharma has been made the nodal police officer of Mahakumbh.
Who is IPS Ajay Pal Sharma?
Ajay Pal Sharma is a 2011 batch IPS officer. He is originally from Ludhiana, Punjab. He started preparing for UPSC after completing BDS in Medical. Due to hard work and dedication, he cracked UPSC and became an IPS officer. He has carried out many big campaigns in districts like Saharanpur, Ghaziabad and Noida. During his tenure in Jaunpur district, Ajay Pal Sharma conducted 75 encounters. In which he also killed three notorious criminals.
IPS Ankita Sharma
Recently many IPS officers were transferred in Uttar Pradesh. In which IPS Ankita Sharma has been made the Superintendent of Police of Kasganj. After which she remained in the headlines. His attitude has been very strict against those who commit crimes against women.
Who is IPS Ankita Sharma?
Ankita Sharma is a 2018 batch IPS officer. She is originally from Jaipur. During her tenure, Ankita Sharma exposed many incidents like murder, robbery and theft. More than half a dozen half encounters also took place under his leadership. During her posting in Kanpur, IPS Ankita Sharma also created awareness among girl students, working women and housewives under the Mission Shakti campaign.