Manoj Kumar Verma Age, Wiki and Bio

Manoj Kumar Verma

Quick Info

ProfessionPolice Commissioner
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth30/09/1968
Age57 years
BirthplaceSawai Madhopur, Rajasthan

Bio/Wiki

ProfessionPolice Commissioner

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

Personal Life

HometownSawai Madhopur, Rajasthan
Zodiac signLibra

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

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.

Some Lesser Known Facts

His career began in West Bengal and he rapidly rose through the ranks of the Indian Police Service.
Verma has a diverse portfolio of posts within the police department, showcasing his adaptability and expertise.
He is recognized for his contributions to police work, including traffic management and law enforcement.