Quick Info
| Profession | Civil Servant |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 16/06/1968 |
| Age | 58 years |
| Birthplace | Muzaffarpur, Bihar |
| Cadre | Uttar Pradesh |
| Batch | 1992 |
Latest News about Amitabh Thakur
10/12/2025
Lucknow police arrested former IPS officer Amitabh Thakur in connection with an alleged 1999 Deoria land fraud case involving an industrial plot allotted in his wife Nutan Thakur's name. According to reports, he was taken into custody while traveling by train and later sent to judicial custody by a court in Deoria. The case alleges misuse of official position and forged documents in securing the plot.
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Bio/Wiki
| Famous For | Being the founder of the National Right To Information (RTI) Forum and activist for bureaucratic accountability. |
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| Political Affiliation | President of Azad Adhikar Sena |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 162 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Kendriya Vidyalaya |
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| Degrees | B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (IIT Kanpur, 1989) |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Wife | Nutan Thakur | ||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Amitabh Thakur served as an IPS officer in the Uttar Pradesh cadre from the 1992 batch. | |
| 2. He embarked on his policing journey in 1992 and occupied significant roles. | |
| 3. He established the National Right To Information Forum in 2010. | |
| 4. Thakur lodged multiple complaints and PILs to address different misconducts. | |
| 5. He is set to participate in the state assembly elections in 2022. | |
| 6. He was given compulsory retirement from his IPS post. | |
| 7. He has served as SP in multiple districts of UP, including Deoria, Gonda, Ballia, Firozabad, and Maharajganj. | |
| 8. He was part of the intelligence unit, vigilance unit, anti-corruption unit and Police Training Academy. | |
| 9. He frequently came at loggerheads with Yogi Adityanath during his policing career, particularly during his posting in Gorakhpur. |