R. B. Sreekumar

Ex-IPS Officer

Indian Ooruttambalam, Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala

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ProfessionEx-IPS Officer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth12/02/1947
Age79 years
BirthplaceOoruttambalam, Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala

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Famous for
  • Testifying against the Gujarat government after the 2002 Gujarat riots
  • Allegedly framing a false case of espionage against Nambi Narayanan

Physical Stats & More

Height170 cm (5’ 7”)
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorSalt and Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

MA History1
MA Gandhian Philosophy1
MA Literature1
LLM in Criminology1

Personal Life

Religion/Religious ViewsAmbedkarite, Hindu scholar

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Family
SpouseRajalakshmi
ChildrenDeepa (lawyer)

Career

Civil Service
ServiceIndian Police Service (IPS)
Batch1971
CadreGujarat
Major Designations
  • Superintendent of Police in Gujarat (1972)
  • Commandant of the CISF (1979)
  • Director of Security (DIG) of the Gujarat Electricity Board (1986)
  • Deputy Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB)(1987)
  • Additional Director General of Police of the Gujarat Police's Armed Constabulary (2000)
Political Career
Political PartyAam Aadmi Party (2014-present)
Awards
  • Medal for Meritorious Service by the Government of India (1990)
  • Medal for Distinguished Service by the Government of India (1998)
Retirement2007

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Testified against the Gujarat government post-2002 Gujarat riots.
2. Accused of involvement in framing ISRO's ex-rocket scientist Nambi Narayanan.
3. Began career as an IPS officer in Gujarat in 1972.
4. Promoted to DIG in 1986, served as Director of Security at Gujarat Electricity Board until 1987.
5. Significant role in counter-espionage operations in Kutch region in 1987.
6. Provided testimony against Narendra Modi and Gujarat government following the 2002 Gujarat riots.
7. Authored multiple books on the 2002 Gujarat riots.
8. Pursues interest in music, plays the sitar in leisure time.
9. Retired in 2007 as Additional Director General of Police after being denied promotion to DGP.
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