Anupam Aggarwal is a 2008 batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of Karnataka cadre. He came into limelight after he was appointed as Mangaluru Police Commissioner in September 2023.
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Anupam Aggarwal was born on Wednesday, 17 March 1982 (age 41 years; as in 2023) in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. His zodiac sign is Pisces. He did his schooling in Rajasthan. In 2000, he enrolled at Jai Narayan Vyas University in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in commerce in 2002. He studied Chartered Accountancy at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) from 2000 to 2003. In 2006, Anupam moved to Mumbai, where he started working at The Phoenix Mills Limited; He worked there till 2008. He appeared for the UPSC Civil Services Examination in 2007 and was successful in clearing it. His all India ranking was 103. In 2008, he reported to the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA) in Hyderabad, Telangana, where he took a police training module.
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 8″
Weight (Approx): 65 kg
Hair Color: Black
Eye colour: dark brown
Family
parents and siblings
His father’s name is Subhash Aggarwal. He is the SP at the Internal Security Division (ISD) headquarters. There is not much information about his mother and siblings.
wife and children
Anupam Aggarwal is married.
A picture of Anupam Aggarwal with his spouse
Religion
He follows Hindu religion.
signature/autograph
Signature of Anupam Aggarwal
livelihood
Anupam Aggarwal was commissioned as an IPS officer from SVPNPA on 1 August 2008 and was allotted Karnataka cadre. After completing his training, he was posted to Davangere, Karnataka, where he was appointed as Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP).
A photograph of Anupam Aggarwal taken after being appointed as an officer from SVPNPA
After completing a probation period of two years, he was sent to Ramnagar district, where he served as Superintendent of Police (SP). Later he was appointed SP of Vijayapura. In 2014, he was promoted and sent to Belgaum, where he was appointed Deputy Commissioner of Police (Law and Order). In August 2016, the Government of Karnataka appointed him as the Director of the Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports; He remained in this post till March 2018.
A picture of Anupam Aggarwal taken during a press conference in Karnataka
He became the director of Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation in December 2018. He served in this post till January 2020. In May 2022, he took charge of the Karnataka Police Academy. He replaces IPS officer Praveen Madhukar Pawar to take charge. In January 2023, he received promotion and became Deputy Inspector General of Police (North East Range) in Mysuru.
A photo of Anupam when he was taking charge as DIG (North East Range)
In September 2023, he was made the Police Commissioner in Mangaluru. After assuming charge, Anupam said in an interview that he would focus on improving the technology used by the police force as well as reducing incidents of drug trafficking in the city. He talked about this and said,
Drug related issues are on the rise and my processor Jain has done a lot of work as part of the ‘Drug Free Mangaluru Campaign’, which has been very successful. We will discuss with all the authorities and see what best can be done to maintain harmony in this area.”
Anupam Aggarwal takes over as Commissioner of Mangalore
Controversy
Allegation of not allowing athletes to train in a stadium
Anupam Agarwal made headlines in 2017 when he allegedly barred athletes from using the track while serving as the director of the Sree Kanteerava Stadium. Reportedly, he asked athletes not to enter the stadium and ordered some police personnel to stand outside because his wife used the stadium for exercise. He also issued orders to the nearby police station to register an FIR against anyone trying to forcefully enter the stadium. A national level athlete, who was not allowed to enter the stadium, said in an interview,
We were stuck in front of the gate for a long time and were informed that we would not be allowed inside the stadium. With no option left, we all were forced to go to Cubbon Park for practice.
The then Youth Services Department and Animal Husbandry Minister Pramod Madhavraj criticized Anupam Agarwal for issuing such orders to the police department and not allowing athletes to use the stadium track and demanded an investigation against him. He said in an interview,
The stadium is not the property of the government, nor is it the property of Anupam Agarwal. This is the property of the citizens of this state. There should be a thorough investigation and the public servant should be properly impeached.
Facts/General Knowledge
- In 2020, a video of Anupam went viral on social media and YouTube in which he was seen slapping a man who was arrested by the police for his involvement in criminal activities.
- In October 2022, Anupam Aggarwal was selected by the Government of India to represent the Indian Police Force at the International Police Conference held in Munich, Germany.
Anupam Aggarwal with police personnel from different countries during the International Police Conference
- In October 2023, a man posing as Mysore Commissioner Anupam Agarwal started demanding money from Mangaluru residents citing personal reasons. After the incident came to light, Anupam appealed to the citizens on social media not to fall into the trap and to remain alert.
An excerpt from a message a resident of Mangalore received on WhatsApp from a fraudster
- Anupam pursues his hobby of reading passionately.
- Anupam Aggarwal is proficient in multiple languages including Hindi, English and Kannada.
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