Quick Info
| Profession | Indian Police Service Officer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 16/05/1965 |
| Age | 61 years |
| Birthplace | Siwan, Bihar |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about Prashant Kumar
29/08/2025
Prashant Kumar was seen meeting Premanand Maharaj in Vrindavan along with his wife, IAS officer Dimple Verma, and their daughter. The meeting drew attention because it came shortly after his retirement from the Uttar Pradesh DGP post and highlighted his family presence during the visit.
31/05/2025
Prashant Kumar retired from the post of Director General of Police, Uttar Pradesh. Rajiv Krishna, a 1991-batch IPS officer, took over the charge after his retirement. Reports also noted his long tenure as the state police chief and his association with the DGP office until the transition.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Real life Singham |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 8" (173 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Wife | Dimple Verma (IAS Officer) |
Family
| Father | Lallan Prasad |
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| Spouse | Dimple Verma |
Career
| Service | Indian Police Service (IPS) |
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| Batch | 1990 |
| Cadre | Uttar Pradesh |
| Service Years | 2000 - Present |
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| Police Medals | President’s Police Medal (PPM) (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. In 1990, Prashant Kumar joined the Indian Police Service from the Tamil Nadu Cadre, later transferring to Uttar Pradesh in 1994. | |
| 2. He gained fame for his involvement in the kidnapping case of Dr. Shrikant Gaur, efficiently coordinating with authorities to rescue the victim and apprehend the criminals. | |
| 3. Recognized as an 'Encounter Specialist', reports suggest he has been involved in around 300 encounters by 2023. | |
| 4. He led Operation Clean in Meerut, which targeted notorious criminals such as Sanjeev Jeeva and the Kagga Gang. | |
| 5. Prashant Kumar was specially assigned by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to manage operations against high-profile criminals in Meerut. |
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