Anupam Agrawal (IPS) Age, Wife, Family, Biography & More

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Religion: Hinduism

Hometown: Jodhpur

Age: 41 Years

Bio/Wiki
Profession	IPS Officer
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)	in centimeters- 173 cm in meters- 1.73 m in feet & inches- 5’ 8”
Weight (approx.)	in kilograms- 65 kg in pounds- 143 lbs
Eye Colour	Dark Brown
Hair Colour	Black
Civil Service
Service	Indian Police Service (IPS)
Batch	2008
Cadre	Karnataka
Service Year	1 August 2008 - present
Appointment(s)	• Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Davangere (2008) • Superintendent of Police (SP) Ramanagara • SP of Vijayapura • Deputy Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) Belgaum (2014) • Director of The Department of Youth Empowerment & Sports (August 2016 - March 2018) • Director of Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (December 2018 - January 2020) • Director of Karnataka Police Academy (May 2022) • Deputy Inspector-General of Police (North East Range), Mysuru (January 2023) • Commissioner of the Mangaluru Police (September 2023)
Personal Life
Date of Birth	17 March 1982 (Wednesday)
Age (as of 2023)	41 Years
Birthplace	Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Zodiac sign	Pisces
Signature
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Jodhpur
School	He completed his school studies in Rajasthan.
College/University	• Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan (2000-2002) • Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) (2000-2003)
Educational Qualification(s)	• B.Com at Jai Narain Vyas University • CA at ICAI ^[1]Anupam Agrawal – LinkedIn
Religion	Hinduism
Hobby	Reading
Controversy	Ordering The Police To Not Allow Athletes To Use The Sree Kanteerava Stadium In 2017, Anupam Agrawal gained significant attention when, during his tenure as the director of Sree Kanteerava Stadium, he prevented athletes from accessing the track. Allegedly, he instructed them to stay out and stationed police officers to guard the facility while his wife used it for exercising. He also directed the local police station to file a First Information Report (FIR) against anyone attempting to enter the stadium forcibly. A national-level athlete expressed his disappointment over the issue, in an interview, and said, *"We were stranded in front of the gate for a long time and were informed that we wouldn’t be allowed inside the stadium. With no option left, we all were forced to go to Cubbon Park for practice."* Pramod Madhwaraj, who served as the Minister of Youth Services Department and Animal Husbandry at the time, condemned Anupam's actions and demanded an inquiry into his orders to the police department that forced the athletes to not use the stadium's track for training purposes. While giving an interview, Pramod said, "The stadium is not the government’s property, nor the property of Anupam Agarwal. It’s the property of the citizens of this state. A thorough inquiry should be laid and the public servant should be rightly impeached." ^[2]Telugu Bullet
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Married
Family
Wife/Spouse	Name not known
Parents	Father- Subhash Agrawal (posted as SP in the Internal Security Division Headquarters) Mother- Name not known

Some Lesser Known Facts About Anupam Agrawal

Anupam Agrawal is an IPS officer of the 2008 batch of the Karnataka cadre. In September 2023, he gained significant attention when he took charge as the Commissioner for the Mangaluru Police.

Anupam relocated to Mumbai from Rajasthan in 2006 and began his employment at The Phoenix Mills Ltd, where he remained until 2008.

In 2007, Agrawal took the UPSC civil services exam and passed it; he managed to secure AIR 103 in the exams.

In 2008, he joined the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA) in Hyderabad, Telangana. There, he trained to become a police officer.

Anupam Agrawal became an IPS officer in the Karnataka cadre after graduating from SVPNPA on 1 August 2008.
A photo of Anupam Agrawal taken after being commissioned as an officer from SVPNPA

In 2020, a video of Anupam went viral on social media and YouTube. The video showed him physically confronting an individual who had been taken into custody by law enforcement authorities for engaging in unlawful activities.

In May 2022, he took control of the Karnataka Police Academy, succeeding IPS officer Pravin Madhukar Pawar.
Anupam giving a speech during a police event

The Government of India selected Anupam Agrawal as the Indian police force’s representative at the International Police Conference in Munich, Germany, in October 2022.
Anupam Agrawal with police officials from other countries during his visit to Munich

Upon becoming the Mangaluru Police Commissioner in September 2023, Anupam, while giving an interview, said that his priorities would include enhancing police technology and decreasing drug-related activities in the city. He further added,

Drug related issues are on the rise and my processor Jain has done a lot of work as part of the ‘Nasha Mukt Mangaluru Abhiyan,’ which has been very successful. We will discuss with all the officers, and see what best can be done to maintain harmony in this area.”

Anupam’s photo taken while he was taking over as the Commissioner of the Mangaluru Police

In October 2023, someone falsely claiming to be Mysore’s Commissioner, Anupam Agrawal, gathered funds from Mangaluru residents on personal grounds. Following the exposure of the scam, Anupam requested the citizens to remain cautious and avoid falling victim to such schemes through social media.
A snippet of the message received by a resident of Mangalore on WhatsApp

Anupam is multi-lingual, and he is well-versed in languages such as Hindi, English, and Kannada.

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