Mahipal Yadav (IPS) Age, Death, Wife, Children, Family, Biography

Some Lesser Known Facts About Mahipal Yadav

• Born in Alwar, Rajasthan, Mahipal Yadav joined the Indian Police Service in 1997 and was allotted the Kerala cadre.

• He began his service in Kerala and later went on central deputation, serving with the Border Security Force (BSF) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

• During his stint at the CBI, Yadav headed the investigation into the VVIP AgustaWestland helicopter bribery scam.

• He also handled the inquiry into the disproportionate assets case related to former Samajwadi Party leader and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav.

• In 2018, Mahipal Yadav served as the Inspector General of BSF Punjab Frontier based in Jalandhar. He returned to his parent cadre in Kerala in 2023 after completing his central deputation tenure.
  

  Mahipal Yadav during his stint in BSF

• On return, he was appointed Kerala’s Excise Commissioner, where he served until his health issues worsened in 2025.

• In Kerala, Yadav had also worked as Kochi City Police Commissioner, Inspector General of Internal Security, and Inspector General of Thiruvananthapuram Range.
  

  Mahipal Yadav when he was in Kerala

• In early 2025, he was transferred as ADGP Crimes, but he expressed reluctance to take charge due to his health condition.

• Following his request, he was allowed to continue as Excise Commissioner until he proceeded on medical leave. Mahipal was diagnosed with a brain tumour recently, following which he moved to Jaipur, Rajasthan, to undergo treatment and stay with family.

• At the time of death, Mahipal was on medical leave and staying in Rajasthan with his family members. He had been undergoing treatment after his brain tumour diagnosis was confirmed earlier in 2025.

• Mahipal was a recipient of the President’s Police Medal for meritorious service during his police career.

• Mahipal’s career spanned nearly three decades, covering key assignments in state policing, central investigation, and paramilitary forces.

• Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Mahipal Yadav, a 1997-batch Kerala cadre IPS officer, passed away in Jaipur on 27 August 2025.

• He was scheduled to retire on 31 August 2025, and a virtual farewell function was planned for him on 27 August itself.

• The Kerala Police had scheduled an online farewell function for him on 27 August 2025. However, his relatives informed the state police leadership about his demise in Jaipur before the programme could take place.

• He passed away three days before his official retirement date, closing his service without attending the scheduled farewell ceremony.