Mukesh Singh is a 1996 batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of AGMUT cadre. He is a decorated policeman who has won several medals for gallantry for his service in Jammu and Kashmir. Singh came into limelight after he was appointed as the Inspector General (IG) of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) in September 2023.
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Mukesh Singh was born on Sunday, 24 January 1971 (age 52 years; as of 2023) in Bokaro Steel City, Bihar (now in Jharkhand), India. Their zodiac sign is Aquarius. After completing his schooling in Bihar, he earned a bachelor’s degree in technology. After completing his formal education, Singh appeared for the UPSC Civil Services Examination and was successful in passing it. Subsequently, 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′ 10″
Weight (Approx): 65 kg
Hair Color: Black
Eye colour: dark brown
Family
parents and siblings
His father’s name is Upindra Prasad Singh. There is not much information about his mother and siblings.
wife and children
His marital status is not known.
signature/autograph
Signature of Mukesh Singh
livelihood
Mukesh Singh was commissioned as an IPS officer from SVPNPA on 4 September 1996 and was allotted AGMUT cadre. He was then posted to Reasi, where he was appointed as Superintendent of Police (SP).
A picture taken after completing Mukesh Singh’s police training
At a time when terrorism was at its peak in Jammu and Kashmir, he was appointed as SP in Pulwama. There, he played a notable role in assisting Indian forces in counter-terrorism efforts. Singh was later appointed as the Commandant of the 7th Battalion of the Indian Reserve Police (IRP) in Kainkh, Jammu and Kashmir. Later, he held the post of SP in Srinagar and Poonch. On being promoted to the post of Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Mukesh Singh was sent to New Delhi on central deputation. There, he was appointed as the Chief Security Officer (CSO) of the National Human Rights Commission India (NHRC). Later, he was posted in Jammu as SSP. After being promoted to the rank of Inspector General of Police (IGP), he was given the charge of Jammu and Kashmir Armed Police. Subsequently, he was posted as IGP (Personnel) at Police Headquarters (PHQ).
Mukesh’s photo was taken when he was serving as IGP of Jammu region
In 2018, Singh moved to another central deputation to the National Investigation Agency (NIA). There, he initially served as IGP Investigation, but later, he was appointed as IGP Crime Jammu and Kashmir. In the NIA, he played a key role in curbing separatist activities in Kashmir by disrupting the funding of separatists from abroad. On 14 August 2019, he was appointed as the IGP of Jammu Zone and played a key role in planning the operation that led to the killing of a notorious terrorist named Tahir Ahmed Bhat, thereby declaring Shopian and Kishtwar areas of Kashmir terror free. Went. zone for the first time since the 1980s. On 20 January 2021, Mukesh received promotion and became Additional Director General of Police (ADGP).
Mukesh Singh’s photo was taken when he was attending an event organized in Doda, Kishtwar
In September 2023, he was appointed as the Inspector General of Indo-Tibetan Border Police by the Government of India. He will remain in this role till 2027. The official statement of the Government of India states,
The undersigned is directed to refer to UT Division’s OM No. 14023/03/2022- UTS-ID dated 18.09.2023 on the subject mentioned above and convey the approval of the competent authority for the appointment of Shri Mukesh Singh, IPS (AGMUT) Dated: 1996) as Inspector General (Level-14 in the pay matrix) in the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) on deputation basis against the existing vacancy for a period of five years from the date of assumption of charge of the post or until further orders. Till, whichever is earlier. Shri Mukesh Singh, IPS (AGMUT:1996) is requested to be immediately relieved so that he can take up his new assignment at the Centre.
Notification issued by Government of India
police medal
- Director General of Police Commendation Medal (1999)
- Sher-e-Kashmir Police Medal for Gallantry (2002)
- Police Medal for Gallantry (2003)
- Army Commander Commendation Medal (2005)
- Police Medal for Gallantry (2005)
- Police Medal for Gallantry (second time; 2005)
- Police Medal for Meritorious Services (2012)
Mukesh Singh attending an event in his uniform with his medals
Facts/General Knowledge
- Mukesh Singh is a fitness enthusiast, and has participated in several marathons, including the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon.
Mukesh Singh running in marathon
- In 2018, while serving as IGP NIA, Singh accepted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Fit India Challenge. He also nominated his fellow officers in NIA for the fitness challenge.
I am Mukesh Singh, age 47 years, IG NIA and accept the fitness challenge of Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. #fitnesschallenge, I would like to nominate all officers of the rank of SP and above in NIA to accept the challenge #fitnesschallenge pic.twitter.com/Yh5bwpzloB
-Mukesh Singh (@MukeshSinghIPS) 13 June 2018
- He likes to play cricket, football and hockey.
A picture of Mukesh Singh, when he was playing hockey during a tournament
- His favorite football player is Kylian Mbappe.
- He pursues his hobby of reading with great enthusiasm.
- In 2022, Singh implemented a curriculum according to which high-ranking JKP officials were asked to teach various subjects to students in government schools. He taught mathematics to students in a school. He talked about this in an interview and said,
We have sent them a circular asking for their subject preference, teaching timings and days of the week when they can teach. They are given books to read before they start teaching.”
A collage of photographs of Mukesh Singh teaching mathematics to school children
- He occasionally consumes alcoholic beverages.
IPS Mukesh Singh (right) with his friends with a glass of wine during an event.
- He has written several books, including Curse of the Peer (2023) and Police Operations (2015).
A photo of the cover of Police Operation
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