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Profile Summary:
Rajesh Kumar Pandey, an IPS officer from Uttar Pradesh, has made a name for himself by being involved in 50 encounters. Hailing from Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh, he has held several important positions including that of Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in Aligarh. Pandey’s notable role in Encounter of gangster Sriprakash Shukla brought him recognition and acclaim. Throughout his career, he has been awarded gallantry awards four times.
Career Highlights:
Rajesh Kumar Pandey has had a distinguished career in the Police Force. After passing the UPPSC exam in 1986, he started his journey as a Deputy Superintendent of Police and worked as a circle officer in districts like Sonbhadra, Jaunpur, Azamgarh and Lucknow. Later he worked 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 as Superintendent of Police in Rae Bareli and Gonda as well as Senior Superintendent of Police in Saharanpur, Lucknow, Aligarh and Meerut. He was instrumental in setting up the UPSTF (Special Task Force) and the ATS (Anti-Terrorism Squad) and was recognized for his contribution in implementing a surveillance system that aided in crime detection.
Pandey has been involved in the investigation of major terrorist attacks in Uttar Pradesh, including the 2005 Ayodhya attack and the 2006 Varanasi Dashashwamedh temple terror incident. He has received several awards for his exceptional work, including four Indian Police Medals for Gallantry, the President’s Medal of Merit. Police Service Medal, and United Nations Peacekeeping Medal in Kosovo. In 2010, he attended a training program at the Royal Institute of Public Administration (RIPA) in London, UK.
Awards and Commendations:
Rajesh Kumar Pandey’s outstanding contribution has earned him several prestigious awards and recognitions:
1. Indian Police Medal for Gallantry (Awarded by Hon’ble President of India) – 1999, 2000 (1st time), 2007 (2nd time), 2016 (3rd time)
2. President of India Indian Police Medal for Meritorious Services – 2005
3. United Nations Medal for Peacekeeping in Kosovo – 2008
4. Training Program participant at Royal Institute of Public Administration (RIPA), London, UK – 2010
Rajesh Kumar Pandey’s dedication, bravery and investigative skills have made him a respected IPS officer in Uttar Pradesh. His notable achievements and involvement in encounters speak volumes of his commitment to maintaining law and order in the state.
