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Ankush Shinde | |
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| Born | Hoal, Kej taluka, Beed district, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Indian Police Service (I.P.S.) officer |
| Known for | Anti-Naxalite operations, juvenile crime reform, police leadership |
| Awards | President’s Police Medal for Meritorious Service, Internal Security Medal, Special Service Medal, Arun Bongirwar Public Service Excellence Award |
Ankush Shinde is an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the 2003 Maharashtra cadre. He is currently serving as the Special Inspector General of Police (IG) for VIP Security and Coastal Security in the State Intelligence Department of Maharashtra. Shinde has held several key law enforcement positions in Maharashtra, including Commissioner of Police for the cities of Nashik, Pimpri-Chinchwad, and Solapur. He is known for his work in anti-Naxalite operations and initiatives to curb juvenile delinquency, and has been honored with the President’s Police Medal among other awards.[1]
Early Life and Education
[edit]Ankush Shinde was born into an agricultural family in Hoal village, Kej taluka, Beed district, Maharashtra. He completed his schooling in Hoal village and pursued a BSc and MSc in Chemistry from Marathwada Agricultural University, Parbhani. Despite significant financial challenges, Shinde cleared competitive examinations and joined the Maharashtra Police Service before entering the Indian Police Service in 2003.
Career
[edit]Early Postings and Anti-Naxal Operations
[edit]Shinde began as Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) in Jalgaon and Chandrapur. He then served as Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Zone 12, Mumbai; DCP Operations, Mumbai; and DCP Zone 4, Mumbai, handling major urban law and order responsibilities. Subsequently, he served as DCP in Bhiwandi and Navi Mumbai, managing industrial and communally sensitive zones. He was later appointed Superintendent of Police (SP) in Raigad district, leading key law and order operations. Following Raigad, Shinde served as SP Nashik Rural, managing sensitive communal incidents and ordering CID probes when necessary.[2][3]
As Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police for Gadchiroli Range, Shinde led landmark anti-Naxalite operations in Maharashtra’s most insurgency-affected district. In April 2018, under his command, 16 Maoists were killed in a single operation, marking the largest such success in the state.[4][5] He emphasized civic outreach through youth engagement, employment drives, and awareness programs to counter extremist recruitment.[6]
Commissioner of Police, Solapur
[edit]In 2019, Shinde became CP Solapur. He targeted organized crime and land mafia and was commended for his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic.[7]
Commissioner of Police, Pimpri-Chinchwad
[edit]In April 2022, Shinde was appointed CP Pimpri-Chinchwad.[8][9] He launched the “Disha” initiative to curb juvenile delinquency, forming community committees and providing vocational training.[10]
Commissioner of Police, Nashik
[edit]In December 2022, Shinde became CP Nashik. He tackled extortion rackets, improved traffic management, and enhanced citizen-police engagement.[11]
Special IG, VIP & Coastal Security
[edit]In November 2023, Shinde became Special IG for VIP and Coastal Security, handling intelligence and protection for dignitaries across Maharashtra.[12]
TEDx Speaker
[edit]In 2020, Shinde was a featured speaker at TEDxGateway Salon, discussing public service and police innovation.[13]
Awards
[edit]- President’s Police Medal for Meritorious Service[citation needed]
- Internal Security Medal[citation needed]
- Special Service Medal (Hard Duty Medal)[citation needed]
- Arun Bongirwar Public Service Excellence Award[14]
References
[edit]- ^ "Ankush Shinde chosen for police medal for meritorious service". Nagpur Today. 14 August 2017. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
- ^ "New SP takes charge of Nashik Rural". The Times of India. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
- ^ "CID to probe Nashik's Umrale firing incident". The Indian Express. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
- ^ "Maharashtra: In biggest ever operation, police in Gadchiroli gun down 16 Maoists". The Indian Express. 23 April 2018. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
- ^ "Maharashtra: 14 Maoists gunned down in Vidarbha". The Times of India. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
- ^ "लोकशाहीचे विध्वंसाचे प्रयत्न यशस्वी होणार नाहीत : डीआयजी अंकुश शिंदे". Lokmat (in Marathi). Retrieved 3 May 2025.
- ^ "सोलापूर पोलीस आयुक्त अंकुश शिंदेंचा कोरोना काळातील उल्लेखनीय कार्य". TV9 Marathi (in Marathi). Retrieved 3 May 2025.
- ^ "Ankush Shinde is new top cop of Pimpri-Chinchwad". The Times of India. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
- ^ "अंकुश शिंदे पिंपरी-चिंचवडचे नवे पोलीस आयुक्त". Esakal (in Marathi). Retrieved 3 May 2025.
- ^ "Focussed on curbing juvenile crimes, says outgoing Pimpri-Chinchwad CP". The Indian Express. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
- ^ "Police start WhatsApp number for citizens". The Times of India. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
- ^ "IPS Ankush Shinde Made Special IG, Intelligence". Indian Masterminds. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
- ^ "TEDxGateway Salon: Speakers". TEDxGateway. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
- ^ "अरुण बोंगिरवार पुरस्कार जाहीर". Loksatta (in Marathi). Retrieved 3 May 2025.