Country Director – India

International Police Academy (UNIPOL)

Professional Profile

A senior executive and Indian Police Service (IPS) officer with over 37 years of distinguished leadership in law enforcement, international peacekeeping, and public policy. As the Country Director for UNIPOL India, he leverages his extensive operational and strategic expertise to advance the academy's mission of fostering global police cooperation, capacity building, and institutional development. His career is characterized by a proven track record of driving innovation in policing, spearheading cross-border collaborations, and implementing progressive reforms in public safety and security training.

Core Competencies & Expertise

Strategic Leadership in Law Enforcement
International Police Cooperation & Liaison
Curriculum Development & Advanced Police Training
Counter-Terrorism & De-radicalization Strategies
Community Policing & Public Engagement
Public Policy & Criminal Justice Reform
Security Infrastructure & Critical Asset Protection
Organizational Transformation & IT Integration
Professional Experience

International Police Academy (UNIPOL) | New Delhi, India
Country Director – India Section | [Start Date: To be confirmed]

Directs UNIPOL's strategic initiatives and partnerships within India, aligning national objectives with global security standards.
Leads the design and implementation of advanced training programs for law enforcement personnel, focusing on contemporary challenges and international best practices.
Cultivates and manages institutional partnerships with domestic and international agencies to enhance collaboration in police science, research, and capacity building.
Champions key initiatives in community policing, counter-terrorism, and de-radicalization, promoting a proactive and intelligence-led policing model.
Government of Punjab, Indian Police Service (IPS)
Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) | September 2013 – Present

Held command of the Government Railway Police, overseeing the security and safety of critical railway infrastructure and millions of passengers.
Provided executive leadership across a career spanning numerous high-stakes roles, demonstrating consistent excellence in both field operations and strategic planning.
Select Key Appointments:

Director, Punjab Police Academy: Transformed the academy into a center of excellence for police education, facilitating postgraduate and doctoral programs.
Deputy Director, National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB): Spearheaded the Crime and Criminal Information Tracking System (CCTNS), a landmark project in IT-enabled policing.
Inspector General (Counter Intelligence & Telecom): Secured critical state communications and led counter-intelligence operations.
United Nations Peacekeeping Officer, UNMIBH (Bosnia & Herzegovina): Served with distinction in an international capacity, contributing to post-conflict stabilization.
Deputy Inspector General & District Police Chief: Managed large, diverse police ranges and districts, delivering significant improvements in public order and crime reduction.
Private Sector Tenure | 1982 – 1985
Systems Analyst | Tata Electric Companies, HCL, NELCO

Developed and implemented Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems, establishing a strong foundational expertise in information systems, data analytics, and process optimization.
Education

Master's in Management & Public Policy
Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore & Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University, USA | 2005 – 2007

Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering
University of Roorkee (now Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee)

Awards & Recognitions

President’s Police Medal for Gallantry (1994)
Police Medal for Gallantry (1993)
President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service (2016)
Police Medal for Meritorious Service
United Nations Peace Medal (UNMIBH - Bosnia & Herzegovina)
Community Policing Honor (Awarded by the Chief Minister of Kerala, 2017)
Special Duty Medal
Thought Leadership & Publications

A recognized thought leader, he frequently contributes analytical pieces on policing reform and governance. His articles, published in leading forums like The Tribune, include:

"Time to Reinvent the Police"
"A Culture of Integrity in Police"
"Wielding the Baton with Prudence"
"When Law-Enforcers Tread the Unlawful Path"