Quick Info
| Profession | IPS Officer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 26/10/1985 |
| Age | 40 years |
| Birthplace | Ludhiana, Punjab |
Latest News about Ajay Pal Sharma
04/05/2026
Reports claimed Ajay Pal Sharma had been transferred to West Bengal on a five-year deputation after the elections, but later fact-checking showed the claim was misleading. The available official postings did not support a five-year transfer order, and his West Bengal role was tied to election duty.
28/04/2026
Ajay Pal Sharma was deployed by the Election Commission of India as police observer for South 24 Parganas in West Bengal during the 2026 Assembly elections. His deployment drew attention because of his reputation as a tough Uttar Pradesh police officer, and a viral warning video triggered a political controversy involving TMC leader Jahangir Khan, BJP, and Akhilesh Yadav.
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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
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| School | A local school of Ludhiana, Punjab |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 2016 |
Family
| Father | Amarjit Pal Sharma (Retired College Professor) |
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| Mother | Prem Sharma (Homemaker) |
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| Spouse | Aditi Sharma |
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. He is widely recognized as an 'Encounter Specialist' with over 500 police encounters credited during his tenure as SSP in Jaunpur. |
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| Current Rank | DIG |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/ajaypalsharmaips/ | |
| https://x.com/DripsAjaypal |
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. | |
| 8. He cleared the written exam of the civil services in 2009, but was rejected in the personal interview round. | |
| 9. In 2011, he passed the UPSC exam with an All India Rank of 160 and was selected as an IPS officer. | |
| 10. He is credited with leading over 500 police encounters, including a record 136 encounters in just 22 months during his tenure as SSP in Jaunpur. | |
| 11. His name gained national prominence after a 2018 encounter in Rampur involving the perpetrators of a child rape and murder case. |