Meanwhile, Prashant Kumar, a 1990-batch IPS officer, the current UP DGP is considered an “encounter specialist” with over 300 encounters. He holds three master’s degrees: MSc in Applied Zoology, MBA in Disaster Management, and MPhil in Defense and Strategic Studies. He’s a decorated officer, having received the President’s Police Medal four times (2020-2023) and gallantry awards four times. Notably, he played a key role in solving a high-profile kidnapping case in 2017, rescuing Dr. Shrikant Gaur and apprehending the culprits.Find your daily dose of All Latest News including Sports News, Entertainment News, Lifestyle News, explainers & more. Stay updated, Stay informed- Follow DNA on WhatsApp.

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