Rajeev Kumar (Indian politician)
Indian police officer
Rajeev Kumar is a former Director General of Police of the state of Jharkhand. He held highly responsible positions during his career. He is a 1981 batch IPS officer. He was appointed as the DGP Jharkhand in the year 2013 and served for two years till February 2015. In the year 1997, he was awarded the President's Police Medal for Meritorious services and in the year 2014, he was also awarded the President's Police Medal for Distinguished services.
Early life and education
Rajeev Kumar was born in Lucknow to Anant Ram and Sheela Rani. His father was a well known IAS officer as well as a freedom fighter. Kumar completed his graduation in the year 1975 from the Allahabad University. He joined the Indian Revenue Service (IRS) in the year 1979 and served for two years. As his temperament suited a police job, he switched to IPS.
Career
Kumar joined IPS in 1981 and served for the country for 35 years.
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