Rajesh Das (Indian IPS Officer) Age, Biography, Family

Quick Info

Profession	IPS Officer
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	31/12/1963
Age	62 years
Birthplace	Odisha (then-Orissa), India

Latest News about Rajesh Das

25/09/2025

Rajesh Das, the former Special Director General of Police (DGP) in Tamil Nadu, became the subject of social media headlines and news coverage regarding his ongoing personal and legal troubles. The news highlighted his arrest and conviction for sexual harassment and assault, marking a significant downturn in the life of the once-high-ranking police officer.

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Bio/Wiki

Full Name	Rajesh Das
Alias	Rajesh Das IPS

Physical Stats & More

Height	173 cm
Weight	80 kg
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Salt & Pepper (partially bald)

Educational Qualification(s)

Education	M. Phil
Degrees	Two Master’s degrees M. Phil

Personal Life

Rajesh Das and his wife, Beela Rajesh (IAS), are both civil servants and are admired as a power couple.
Despite his successful career, Rajesh Das's personal life faced significant troubles, including an arrest related to his estranged wife's complaint.

Relationships & More

Marital Status

Married

Marriage Date

Year	1992

Family

Wife/Spouse

Beela Rajesh (IAS)

Children

Pinky
Preethu

Parents

Father	Pranabandhu Das
Mother	Name

Career

Service	Indian Police Service (IPS)
Batch	1989
Cadre	Tamil Nadu
Career Journey	On 19 August 1990, he started his career as an IPS Officer. Throughout his career, he has held numerous significant positions. Some of the notable roles he has undertaken include serving as the Commandant in Tamil Nadu Special Police II Battalion located in Avadi. He also held the position of Superintendent of Police (SP) in the Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board situated in Chennai. Additionally, he served as the SP in Thiruvallur district. Afterward, he progressed in his career and assumed the responsibilities of Inspector General of Police (IGP) in the Coastal Security Group in Tamil Nadu. He further served as the IGP of Police for the South Zone in Tamil Nadu. Later on, he was appointed as the Commissioner of Police for the Chennai Suburban Police. Furthermore, he held the position of Inspector General of Police in the Coastal Security Group in Tamil Nadu once again. In 2017, he attained the rank of Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) and was assigned the role of SJ & HR (Social Justice and Human Rights). Later, in 2020, he was appointed as the Director General of Police (DGP) in charge of Enforcement. Subsequently, in 2021, he held the position of Special Director General of Tamil Nadu Police, specifically overseeing Law and Order. He began as an ASP in Thoothukudi and worked as an SP in Thoothukudi, Theni, and Tiruvallur districts. He served as the Chennai Suburban Commissioner and as an Additional Commissioner in Tenchennai. He held the position of Commandant in Tamil Nadu Special Police II Battalion located in Avadi. He served as the Superintendent of Police (SP) in the Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board situated in Chennai. He progressed to Inspector General of Police (IGP) in the Coastal Security Group in Tamil Nadu and later as IGP of Police for the South Zone. In June 2023, he was convicted by a court in Villupuram for sexually harassing a junior woman IPS officer while on duty in 2021, receiving a three-year prison sentence. The Tamil Nadu government ordered his compulsory retirement a month ahead of his scheduled superannuation due to the sexual harassment conviction.

Social Media

Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/rajeshdas_/

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Rajesh Das, a 1989-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, received a three-year prison sentence in June 2023 for sexually harassing a junior woman IPS officer.
2. Before joining civil service, he excelled in his studies and earned two Master’s degrees.
3. Rajesh Das and his wife, Beela Rajesh, are both civil servants, admired as a power couple.
4. During his time as an IPS officer, he actively supported charitable activities.

Rajesh Das IPS Officer Indian Odisha (then-Orissa), India