Yogesh Bahadur Khurania

Indian Police Officer

Indian Kaithal, Haryana

Quick Info

ProfessionIndian Police Officer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth09/03/1966
Age60 years
BirthplaceKaithal, Haryana

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameYogesh Bahadur Khurania

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 8" (173 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

Degrees
  • B.Com
  • LLB
College/UniversityKurukshetra University, Kurukshetra

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date12/07/1993

Family

SpouseRuchira Khurania
Children
  • Shubham Khurania
  • Megha Khurania

Career

ServiceIndian Police Service (IPS)
Batch1990
CadreOdisha
Service Year1990 - present
Major Designation(s)
  • Superintendent of Police, Mayurbhanj (2000)
  • Commissioner Of Police, Bhubaneshwar-Cuttack (27 January 2016)
  • Inspector General of the Border Security Force (BSF) (October 2018 - June 2023)
  • Special DG (Operations) BSF, New Delhi (June 2023 - September 2023)
  • Special Director General, Border Security Force, Western Command, Chandigarh (September 2023 - Present)
  • Director General of Police, Odisha
  • Director, Biju Patnaik State Police Academy-cum-IG Training, Bhubaneswar
  • Director of State Vigilance
  • IG Frontier HQ, South Bengal
  • IG (Personnel) at Force Headquarters
  • Additional DG BSF Eastern Command Kolkata
  • Special DG Operations at Force Headquarters, New Delhi
Police Medals
  • Governor’s Medal
  • President’s Police Medal for Meritorious Service
  • Ati Utkrisht Seva Medal
  • Police Antrik Suraksha Seva Padak
  • President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. In February 2000, he successfully arrested Dara Singh, who was accused of murdering Australian missionary Graham Stewart Staines and his two young sons.
2. Khurania was credited as the mastermind behind the successful arrest of Dara Singh, overcoming many previous unsuccessful attempts.
3. Joined the Border Security Force (BSF) on deputation in 2018, serving in various significant roles during his tenure.
4. Made a notable 5-day visit to Kashmir in March 2024 to assess security and operational preparedness along the Line of Control.
5. Served as SP in districts of Nayagarh, Jajapur, Ganjam, and Rourkela.
6. Served as DIG Southern Range Berhampur, DIG Bhubaneswar-Rourkela, Additional Commissioner of Police Bhubaneswar, DIG Northern Range Sambalpur.
7. Served as IGP Northern Range Sambalpur, IGP Special Armed Police, IGP Operations Bhubaneswar, Director Biju Patnaik State Police Academy.
8. While posted as IG Operations, successfully handled Left Wing Extremist (LWE) issues in Odisha, motivating the force and helping establish the Special Operation Group (SOG) and Special Intelligence Wing (SIW).
9. Recognized as a 'Changemaker' for contributions as a change agent to the country's development.
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