Putting end to speculations, Rajeev Sharma has been appointed as the new Director General of Police (DGP) of Rajasthan.
Sharma took over from Ravi Prakash Meharda, who was serving as officiating DGP. Meharda retired from the service today.
A 1990 batch IPS officer, Rajeev Sharma was the top contender for the post. Other two contenders were Sanjay Agarwal and Rajesh Nirwan (both from 1992 batch).
Sharma is currently on central depiction serving as Director General, Bureau of Police Research and Development.
Who is Rajeev Sharma?
Rajeev Sharma is originally from Uttar Pradesh. He has been on central deputation for a long time. He holds an MA and thereafter an MPhil degree. His home district is Mathura
Earlier, he was IG in Bharatpur and Bikaner. Rajeev Sharma has held important positions like DG ACB, DG Law and Order and RPA Director. He has held various responsibilities, including the post of Joint Director in the CBI. He is considered expert in crime control along with policing.
He has served as Superintendent of Police in Rajasthan mainly in Jhalawar, Dausa, Rajsamand, Jaipur Traffic, Bharatpur, Jaipur. Not only this, Bharatpur and Bikaner have also held the post of IG. He has also served as the DG of ACB.
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