MUMBAI, January 4, 2026 — A historic chapter in Indian law enforcement reached its poignant conclusion as Smt. Rashmi Shukla Ji (IPS, 1988 batch), the first woman Director General of Police for Maharashtra, officially retired on January 3, 2026. Her departure marks the end of an illustrious 37.5-year career defined by unwavering integrity, courage, and transformative leadership.
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"Leadership is measured not by authority, but by the trust you build among the people you serve."
This principle perfectly reflects the remarkable career of B. Sandhya, IPS (Retd.), a senior officer of the 1988 Batch, Kerala Cadre, who served the people of Kerala with distinction before retiring from the Indian Police Service. Throughout her career, she demonstrated that...
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"True leadership is measured not by authority, but by the courage to challenge barriers and serve society with integrity." Few officers embody this principle better than R. Sreelekha, IPS (Retd.), whose remarkable career broke gender stereotypes and inspired generations of women to pursue leadership in law enforcement.
A 1987-batch IPS officer of the Kerala Cadre, R....
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"Leadership is not merely about enforcing the law—it is about earning the trust of the people." This philosophy is reflected in the remarkable career of Rashmi Shukla, IPS, one of India's most accomplished women police officers.
A 1988-batch IPS officer of the Maharashtra cadre, Rashmi Shukla currently serves as the Director General of Police (DGP), Maharashtra,...
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"Leadership is not measured by rank alone, but by the lives we protect and the trust we build." This thought perfectly reflects the career of S. Ajeetha Begum, IPS, a senior officer of the Kerala Cadre. Throughout her policing career, she has demonstrated professionalism, compassion, and administrative excellence while serving in several important positions within the Kerala...
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"The true strength of policing lies not only in enforcing the law but also in earning the confidence of the people." This philosophy is reflected in the career of Shruti Arora, an IPS officer of the AGMUT cadre, who has served in important policing assignments with dedication and professionalism. Currently serving as Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Ladakh (please...
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