Profile Summary:
Rajesh Kumar Pandey, an IPS officer from Uttar Pradesh, has made a reputation for himself by way of his involvement in 50 encounters. Hailing from Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh, he has served in varied vital positions, together with Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in Aligarh. Pandey’s notable function within the encounter of gangster Shriprakash Shukla has earned him recognition and accolades. Throughout his profession, he has been honored with the bravery award 4 instances.
Career Highlights:
Rajesh Kumar Pandey has had a distinguished profession inside the police power. After passing the U.P.P.S.C. examination in 1986, he began his journey as Deputy Superintendent of Police and labored as a Circle Officer in districts equivalent to Sonbhadra, (*50*), Azamgarh, and Lucknow. He later held positions as SP City in Lucknow, Ghaziabad, Meerut, and Additional SP in Barabanki.
In 2005, Pandey was inducted into the Indian Police Service (IPS) and served because the Superintendent of Police in Raibareilly and Gonda, in addition to the Senior Superintendent of Police in Saharanpur, Lucknow, Aligarh, and Meerut. He performed a vital function in establishing the U.P. S.T.F (Special Task Force) and A.T.S. (Anti Terrorism Squad) and was acknowledged for his contribution in implementing a surveillance system that aided in crime detection.
Pandey has been concerned in investigating main terrorist assaults in Uttar Pradesh, together with the Ayodhya assault in 2005 and the Varanasi Dashashwamedh temple terrorist incident in 2006. He has obtained a number of awards for his distinctive work, together with 4 Indian Police Medals for Gallantry, the President’s Meritorious Police Service Medal, and the United Nations Peacekeeping Medal in Kosovo. In 2010, he attended a coaching program on the Royal Institute of Public Administration (RIPA) in London, UK.
Awards and Appreciations:
Rajesh Kumar Pandey’s excellent contributions have earned him a number of prestigious awards and recognitions:
1. Indian Police Medal for Gallantry (awarded by the Honorable President of India) – 1999, 2000 (First Bar), 2007 (Second Bar), 2016 (Third Bar)
2. President of India Indian Police Medal for Meritorious Services – 2005
3. United Nations Medal for Peacekeeping in Kosovo – 2008
4. Training program attendee at Royal Institute of Public Administration (RIPA), London, UK – 2010
Rajesh Kumar Pandey’s dedication, bravery, and investigative expertise have made him an esteemed IPS officer in Uttar Pradesh. His notable achievements and involvement in encounters have demonstrated his dedication to sustaining regulation and order within the state.
