Manoj Kumar Verma

Police Commissioner

Indian Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan Libra 5' 6" (168 cm)

Quick Info

ProfessionPolice Commissioner
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth30/09/1968
Age58 years
BirthplaceSawai Madhopur, Rajasthan
Zodiac SignLibra

Latest News about Manoj Kumar Verma

30/01/2026

Manoj Kumar Verma's tenure as Commissioner of Kolkata Police ended on 30 January 2026. He had held the post since 17 September 2024, when he replaced Vineet Kumar Goyal. Supratim Sarkar took over as the next commissioner on 31 January 2026.

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Bio/Wiki

Civil ServiceIndian Police Service (IPS), 1998 batch
Most Recent Known PostCommissioner of Kolkata Police (17/09/2024 to 30/01/2026)

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 6" (168 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolKendriya Vidyalaya, Karnataka
College/UniversityIIT Kanpur
DegreeA Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

SpouseSharda
ChildrenTwo grown-up sons

Career

Civil ServiceIndian Police Service (IPS)
Batch1998
Service Year1998- Present
Career Highlights
  • Joined the 1998 IPS batch at the National Police Academy in Hyderabad after starting studies for the civil service exam.
  • Initially appointed as the Superintendent of Police (SP) in West Midnapore district, West Bengal.
  • Served as Police Commissioner of Siliguri and later became the Inspector General (IG) of Traffic in West Bengal in 2016.
  • In 2017, took on roles as Inspector General of Police (IGP) in Darjeeling and Assistant Director General (ADG) and Inspector General of the Intelligence Bureau.
  • Received the Police Medal for Meritorious Service (PMMS) on Independence Day in 2017.
  • Honored with the Chief Minister’s Police Medal in 2019 for his commendable work as Police Commissioner of Barrackpore.
  • As of January 2024, serves as the Additional Director General (ADGP) and Inspector-General of Police (Law and Order) of West Bengal Police.
  • On 17 September 2024, appointed as the new Commissioner of Kolkata Police, replacing Vineet Kumar Goyal.
  • Demitted the Kolkata Police Commissioner post on 30 January 2026, with Supratim Sarkar succeeding him the following day.
Kolkata Police Commissioner Tenure17/09/2024 to 30/01/2026

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. His career began in West Bengal and he rapidly rose through the ranks of the Indian Police Service.
2. Verma has a diverse portfolio of posts within the police department, showcasing his adaptability and expertise.
3. He is recognized for his contributions to police work, including traffic management and law enforcement.
4. Before taking charge of Kolkata Police, he served as ADG and IGP (Law and Order) of the West Bengal Police.

Also born on 30 September

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