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Ravinder Kumar Singal | |
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 Dr. Ravinder Singal at a public event, 2024 | |
| Born | Delhi, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | B.E. (Electrical), LL.B., Ph.D. in Management Science |
| Occupation | IPS officer |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Employer | Government of Maharashtra |
| Known for | Crowd management, Ironman triathlon, law enforcement leadership |
Dr. Ravinder Kumar Singal
[edit]Dr. Ravinder Kumar Singal is an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the 1996 batch, Maharashtra cadre. He has served in leadership positions at the state and international level, and is known for work in crowd management, athletic achievement, writing, art, and public speaking.[1]
Early Life and Education
[edit]Born in Delhi to a police family—his father Jile Singh served as Delhi Police DGP—Singal earned a BE in Electrical Engineering, an LLB, and a PhD in Management Science focused on crowd safety at large events, based on a study of the Guru Ta Gaddi Tercentenary Celebrations in Nanded.[2]
Career in Policing
[edit]Singal joined the IPS in 1996. His early postings included:
- ASP Sangli (1998)
- DCP Amravati
- SP in Nashik and Dhule districts[3]
International Deputation
[edit]From 2005–2007, he served in UNMIK, Kosovo as Chief of the War Crimes Investigation Unit, earning a United Nations Service Medal.[4]
Key State Roles
[edit]He later served in roles including:
- SP Nanded (2007)
- Director, South Central Zone Cultural Centre (2010–2014)
- Commissioner of Police, Nashik City (2016–2018)
- Inspector General, Aurangabad Range (2019–2020)
- Additional Director General, Maharashtra Highway Traffic (2023)
- Commissioner of Police, Nagpur City (2024–present)[5]
Notable Initiatives in Nagpur
[edit]- In May 2025, led a surprise police raid in Rahate Nagar slums to curb local crime.[6]
- First in Nagpur to invoke MPDA against a notorious burglar.[7]
- Cracked down on drugs and illegal liquor operations; suspended police staff involved.[8]
- Formed SIT to probe the Shalarth teacher ID scam.[9]
- Launched "Operation U Turn" to combat drunk driving across 33 locations.[10]
Ironman and Fitness Initiatives
[edit]At age 50, Singal completed the Ironman Triathlon in Vichy, France (3.86 km swim, 180.3 km cycling, 42.2 km run) in about 15 hours 13 minutes.[11] He frequently leads police fitness drives, cycling rallies, and wellness initiatives.
Other Endeavors
[edit]- Writing – Authored books/articles on policing and Indian heritage.
- Art & Photography – Exhibited paintings at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai.
- Public Speaking – TEDx speaker and youth mentor.[12]
Awards and Recognition
[edit]- President's Police Medal for Meritorious Service (2013)
- President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service (2025 Republic Day)[13]
- United Nations Service Medal (Kosovo)
- DGP Insignia, Maharashtra Police
References
[edit]- ^ "IPS officer successfully completes Ironman triathlon". The Times of India. 29 August 2018. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
- ^ "Crowd Management Expert". Ravinder Singal Official Website. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
- ^ "Milestones – Dr. Ravinder Singal". ravindersingal.com. 20 April 2020. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
- ^ "Milestones – Dr. Ravinder Singal". ravindersingal.com. 20 April 2020. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
- ^ "Dr Ravinder Singal is new Nagpur CP". The Hitavada. 1 February 2024. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
- ^ "Nagpur CP Leads Surprise Raid On Crime‑Prone Slum". The Times of India. 9 May 2025.
- ^ "In a first, CP invokes MPDA against Central India's most dreaded burglar". The Times of India. 4 July 2025.
- ^ "Nagpur CP suspends officers, cracks down on crime and drug nexus". The Times of India. 15 May 2025.
- ^ "CP Singal Sets Up SIT To Probe Shalarth ID Scam". The Times of India. 19 May 2025.
- ^ "Operation U Turn launched to curb drunken driving at 33 spots". The Hitavada. 11 July 2025. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
- ^ "Senior Maharashtra Cop, 53, Completes Gruelling Ironman Triathlon". NDTV. 28 August 2018. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
- ^ "Dr. Ravinder Singal: Crowd Management Expert". Ravinder Singal Official Website. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
- ^ "President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service presented to Dr Ravinder Kumar Singal". The Hitavada. 26 January 2025. Retrieved 1 August 2025.