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Apart from that, Arun hasn’t unfolded much about his early life.

Physical Appearance

Height (approx.): 5′ 8″

Eye Colour: Black

Hair Colour: Black

Career

IPS Arun Kumar holds an image of an honest, sharp and tough police officer.

In a press conference hee reported: “Pandher never imagined Surinder Koli (his servant) could have murdered anyone as he believed he was a docile man.

• In 2005, Indian film director Kabir Kaushik released a thriller movie “Sehar,” inspired by the real-life incidents of IPS Arun Kumar, while he was posted as SSP Lucknow.

  There used to be a column in the register for remarks on how policemen treated them. Pandher never went to his servant’s bathroom, where the bodies were cut up.” However, later, another CBI findings discovered that Pandher, owner of the house, was also involved in some of serial rape & murders. He is currently posted as the Director-General of Railway Protection Force (RPF) in New Delhi.

  A few high-profile cases

  • He was the head and the person behind the idea of setting up of India’s first Special Task Force (STF) in 1998, which was formed to nab dreaded mafia don & contract killer Shree Prakash Shukla.
  • Working as DIG CBI, he was head of the team that probed into the contentious 2004 Telgi stamp scam case of 32000 crores.
  • He was the first officer to investigate the 2006 Nithari Killings case.
  • He was the first officer in charge to probe into the 2008 Aarushi Talwar Murder Case.
  • As the ADG Uttar Pradesh, he managed the security and constrained the 2013 Muzaffarnagar Hindu-Muslim riots.

  Apart from these, IPS Arun Kumar has handled a number of big cases so far in his meritorious career.

  Controversies

  • Nithari Killings Case: Arun Kumar, then head of the CBI investigation team claimed that only the care-taker Koli was involved in the heinous rape & murders which took place at Pandher’s residence in Noida.

    His zodiac sign is Gemini. As the riots ended, Kumar gave an impression of undue political interference and not getting a free-hand in the investigation. His rise through the ranks reflects his dedication and competence.

    Rankings & Promotions

    His career progression followed a structured path, marking significant achievements:

    • Senior Scale: 1989
    • Selection Grade: 1998
    • DIG Rank: 2001
    • IG Rank: 2006
    • UP ADG: 2012
    • Director General of Police (DGP), Uttar Pradesh: 2016
    • Director-General of Railway Protection Force (RPF), New Delhi: Current posting

    A few high-profile cases

    His involvement in several high-profile cases highlights his investigative prowess and leadership:

    • Established India’s first Special Task Force (STF) in 1998 to apprehend notorious criminals.
    • Led the CBI team investigating the 2004 Telgi stamp scam.
    • Spearheaded the investigation into the 2006 Nithari killings case.
    • Oversaw the initial investigation of the 2008 Aarushi Talwar murder case.
    • Managed security and controlled the 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots.

    Throughout his career, Arun Kumar has consistently handled numerous significant cases, showcasing his dedication to justice.

    Controversies

    His career wasn’t without controversy, particularly concerning high-profile investigations:

    Case	Controversy
    Nithari Killings	Initial findings pointed solely to the caretaker’s involvement; later investigations implicated the homeowner.
    Aarushi Talwar Murder	Initial findings differed from subsequent investigations leading to multiple theories.
    Muzaffarnagar Riots	Allegations of political interference and lack of autonomy in handling the situation.

    Awards & Honors

    His exceptional service has been recognized through numerous awards:

    • President’s Police Medal for Gallantry (05/04/00)
    • President’s Medal for Meritorious Service (26/01/03)
    • President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service (15/08/09)
    • Police Antrik Suraksha Seva Padak (15/02/17)

    Facts/Trivia

    Beyond his official roles, Arun Kumar’s impact extends to:

    • Instrumental role in forming India’s first STF, significantly impacting crime reduction in Uttar Pradesh.
    • Emphasis on respectful police-citizen interactions through visitor registers and accountability measures.
    • His life inspired the Bollywood thriller “Sehar.”
    • His role in the Aarushi Talwar case was depicted in the film “Talvar.”