Quick Info
| Profession | IPS Officer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 26/10/1985 |
| Age | 40 years |
| Birthplace | Ludhiana, Punjab |
Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Singham of Uttar Pradesh |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 173 cm |
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| Weight | 70 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Government Medical College, Patiala, Punjab |
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| Qualification | BDS (Dental Sciences) from Government Medical College, Patiala, Punjab |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
| School | A local school of Ludhiana, Punjab |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | Year 2016 |
Family
| Father | Amarjit Pal Sharma (Retired College Professor) | ||||
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| Mother | Prem Sharma (Homemaker) | ||||
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| Spouse | Aditi Sharma | ||||
| Children | None |
Career
| Additional Info | Ajay Pal Sharma is an IPS Officer from the Uttar Pradesh Cadre of 2011. He is known for his clean image and bold decisions. He often tries ways to make the police efficient and often conducts surprise checks on police officers. This has made him quite popular on social media. |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Sharma practiced dentistry before switching to civil services. | |
| 2. In November 2008, he made the decision to transition to a civil servant role. | |
| 3. Whenever placed at a new location, Sharma engages with 150-200 residents daily to address their issues and concerns. | |
| 4. He emphasizes the importance of building trust between the police and the community to encourage people to seek help and support. | |
| 5. Sharma's initial significant posting was as the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in 2015. | |
| 6. During 2018, he was honored by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath, for his exceptional efforts in combating criminal groups in the state. | |
| 7. As of March 2018, he was known for having conducted over 30 encounters (2 dead, 28 wounded) in his 7-year career. |