Mukesh Singh is a 1996-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of AGMUT cadre. He is a highly decorated police officer and has received numerous medals for his services in Jammu and Kashmir. Singh hit the headlines after he was appointed Inspector General (IG) of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) in September 2023.
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Mukesh Singh was born on Sunday, January 24, 1971, in the steel city of Bokaro, Bihar (now Jharkhand), India (age 52; as of 2023). His zodiac sign is Aquarius. After completing his education in Bihar, he received his B.Tech degree. After completing his formal education, Singh appeared for the UPSC Civil Services Examination and successfully passed it. Thereafter, he reported to the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA) in Hyderabad, Telangana, where he underwent the police training module.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′10″
Weight (approximately): 65kg
Hair color: black
Eye color: dark brown
family
Parents and siblings
His father’s name was Upindra Prasad Singh. Not much information is available about his mother and siblings.
wife and children
His marital status is unknown.
Signature/Autograph
Mukesh Singh’s signature
Profession
On September 4, 1996, Mukesh Singh was appointed as IPS officer in SVPNPA and assigned as AGMUT cadre. Thereafter, he was posted to Raisi and appointed as Superintendent of Police (SP).
Photo taken after Mukesh Singh completed police training
He was appointed as the Samajwadi Party in Pulwama when militancy in Jammu and Kashmir was at its peak. There, he played a prominent role in assisting the Indian Army in counter-terrorism efforts. Singh was later posted as the Commanding Officer of the 7th Battalion of the Indian Reserve Police (IRP) stationed in Kankh, Jammu and Kashmir. Later, he served as SP in Srinagar and Poonch. After Mukesh Singh was promoted to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), he was sent to New Delhi as a member of the central delegation. There, he was appointed Chief Security Officer (CSO) of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India. Later, he was posted to Jammu as SSP. After being promoted to the rank of Inspector General of Police (IGP), he was appointed as the in-charge of J&K Armed Police. Thereafter, he was posted to the Police Headquarters (PHQ) as the Inspector General of Police (Personnel).
Photos taken by Mukesh when he was the Inspector General of Police of Jammu region
In 2018, Singh again participated in the central delegation of the National Investigation Agency (NIA). There, he initially served as Inspector General of Investigation and was later appointed as Inspector General of Crime, J&K. In the NIA, he played a vital role in curbing separatist activities in Kashmir by disrupting the funds the separatists received from abroad. He was appointed Inspector General of Police of Jammu region on August 14, 2019, and played an important role in planning the killing of notorious militant Tahir Ahmed Bhat, This resulted in Kashmir’s Shopian and Kishtwar districts being declared terror-free zones for the first time since the 1980s. On January 20, 2021, Mukesh was promoted as Additional Director General of Police (ADGP).
Photos of Mukesh Singh while attending an event in Doda, Kishtwar
In September 2023, he was appointed by the Indian government as the Inspector General of Indo-Tibetan Border Police. He will hold this position until 2027. The official statement from the Indian government is as follows:
The undersigned refers to UT Department OM No. 14023/03/2022-UTS-Idated 18.09.2023 on the above subject and conveys the approval of the competent authority for the appointment of Shri Mukesh Singh, IPS (AGMUT: 1996) as Indo-Tibet Inspector General of Border Police (ITBP) (Level 14 in the Pay Matrix), on an acting basis to fill the existing vacancy for a period of five years from the date of assuming office or until further orders, whichever is earlier. Please relieve Shri Mukesh Singh, IPS (AGMUT:1996) immediately so that he can assume new assignments at the Centre. “
Notification issued by the Government of India
police medal
- DGP Commendation Medal(1999)
- Kashmir Police Medal for Gallantry (2002)
- Police Medal for Bravery (2003)
- Commander of the Army Commendation Medal (2005)
- Police Medal for Bravery (2005)
- Police Medal for Bravery (2nd time; 2005)
- Police Medal for Meritorious Service (2012)
Mukesh Singh attended the event in uniform and with medals
Facts/Trivia
- Mukesh Singh is a fitness enthusiast and has participated in many marathons including the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon.
Mukesh Singh runs marathon
- In 2018, while serving as NIA Governor, Singh accepted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Healthy India Challenge. He also nominated colleagues from the National Intelligence Service to participate in the fitness challenge.
I am Mukesh Singh, 47, IG NIA, taking up the fitness challenge of the Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi #fitnesschallenge.I would like to nominate all NIA officers with the rank of SP and above to accept the challenge #fitnesschallenge pic.twitter.com/Yh5bwpzloB
— Mukesh Singh (@MukeshSinghIPS) June 13, 2018
- He enjoys playing cricket, football and hockey.
Photo of Mukesh Singh while playing hockey during the tournament
- His favorite football player is Kylian Mbappe.
- He has a keen interest in reading.
- In 2022, Singh implemented a curriculum requiring senior JKP officials to teach different subjects to students in government schools. He teaches mathematics to students in a school. In an interview, he talked about it and said:
We sent them a notice asking for their subject preferences, teaching times and which days of the week they would be available for teaching. Before they start teaching, they are given some books to read in advance. “
Photo collage of Mukesh Singh teaching mathematics to primary school students
- He occasionally drinks alcoholic beverages.
IPS Mukesh Singh (right) and his friends hold up a glass of wine at an event
- He is the author of numerous books, including The Curse of Peel (2023) and Police Action (2015).
Cover photo of “Police Action”
Categories: Biography
Source: HIS Education