Sanjeev Kumar Yadav | |
|---|---|
| Born | 9 July 1971 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Allahabad University Guru Nanak Dev University |
| Occupation | Indian Police Service (IPS) Officer |
| Employer | Jammu and Kashmir Police |
| Spouse | Shobhna Yadav |
| Children | 2 (1 daughter and son) |
| Awards | President’s Gallantry Medal[1] |
Sanjeev Kumar Yadav is an officer of IPS (promoted from DANIPS) cadre.[2] He currently serves as Divisional Commandant, Home Guards, in J&K Police.[3] He received the President's Police Medal eleven times for Gallantry.[4]
Early life and education
[edit]Sanjeev Kumar Yadav was born on 9 July 1971. He has done his graduation from Allahabad University in 1991 and masters from Guru Nanak Dev University in 1999.[5]
Batla House case
[edit]He was a part of the Batla House encounter case with Delhi Police.[6] He played a major role in this case.
In popular culture
[edit]In 2019 a Bollywood film named Batla House, directed by Nikhil Advani was made, being based on this encounter. in which his character was played by famous Bollywood actor John Abraham.[7][8]
Personal life
[edit]Yadav is married to Shobhna Yadav a news anchor, with whom he has a son and a daughter.[9]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Medal awardees to the police personnel" (PDF). Retrieved 26 January 2022.
- ^ "DANIPS 1998". MHA India.
- ^ "Anti Terror Ops expert officer Sanjeev Kumar Yadav is now posted in J K Police to strengthen the security in the valley". BW people. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
- ^ "Meet IPS Sanjeev Yadav, who is set to receive President's Gallantry Medal for the 11th time". DNA. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
- ^ "Who is DCP Sanjeev Kumar Yadav". Retrieved 26 January 2022.
- ^ "Did you know that DCP Sanjeev Kumar Yadav gave his inputs to keep John Abraham-starrer 'Batla House' authentic?". The Times of India. 26 July 2019. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
- ^ "Did you know that DCP Sanjeev Kumar Yadav gave his inputs to keep John Abraham-starrer 'Batla House' authentic?". The Times of India. January 2022.
- ^ "John Abraham: Spent time with Sanjeev to understand incident". Mid-day. 11 July 2019. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
- ^ "डीसीपी संजीव कुमार यादव समेत दिल्ली पुलिस के 5 अफसरों को वीरता पदक". 16 August 2018. Retrieved 26 January 2022.