Ahmedabad — In a noteworthy announcement for this Republic Day, five distinguished IPS officers from Gujarat are set to be honored with the prestigious President's Medal. Among the awardees are SPG IPS officer Rajiv Ranjan Bhagat, responsible for Prime Minister's security, Ahmedabad Range IG Premveer Singh, Additional Police Commissioner of Ahmedabad Traffic Narendra Chaudhary, BSF DIG Maninder Pratap Singh Pawar, and Gujarat cadre IPS officer Radhavendra Vats, who recently returned from deputation from CBI.
Rajiv Ranjan Bhagat: A Stalwart in Security
Rajiv Ranjan Bhagat, a 1998 batch IPS officer born on 1 April 1968 in Bihar, with an academic background in MA History, is currently serving as the Inspector General in SPG. His role in ensuring the Prime Minister's security has earned him recognition and the prestigious President's Medal.
Premveer Singh: Leading with Mathematics and Mastery
Premveer Singh, a 2005 batch IPS officer born on 1 June 1974 in Uttar Pradesh, holds an MSc in Mathematics. Currently serving as the Range IG of Ahmedabad, he has previously held significant positions, including Joint Police Commissioner of Ahmedabad Crime Branch and in-charge Police Commissioner of Ahmedabad city.
Maninder Pratap Singh Pawar: Engineering Excellence in Law Enforcement
Born on May 12, 1978, in Punjab, Maninder Pratap Singh Pawar is a 2005 batch IPS officer of the Gujarat cadre. With a background in BE in Electronics and Electrical Communication and a Post Graduation Diploma in Police Management, he is currently on a five-year deputation as the DIG in BSF, contributing significantly to border security.
Radhavendra Vats: A Technologically Proficient Officer Returns to Serve Gujarat
Raghavendra Vats, a 2005 batch IPS officer born on 16 September 1978 in Uttar Pradesh, has a background in B.Tech in ECE and M.Tech in IT. Additionally, he holds a Master's in Police Management. Recently returning from deputation from CBI, he is now serving as an IPS officer of the Gujarat cadre.
Narendra Chaudhary: Steadfast in Traffic Management
An IPS officer from the 2006 batch, Narendra Chaudhary, born on February 18, 1968, in a rural area of Surat district, has studied till BA. Currently serving as the Additional Commissioner in the Traffic Department, his dedication and service have earned him recognition in the form of the President's Medal.
