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{{ | {{Short description|Former Chief of BSF and Indian Police Service officer}} | ||
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{{Infobox officeholder | {{Infobox officeholder | ||
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| caption = | | caption = | ||
| office1 = Chairman<br>[[Indian Police Foundation and Institute]] | | office1 = Chairman<br>[[Indian Police Foundation and Institute]] | ||
| term_start1 = October 2015 | | term_start1 = October 2015 | ||
| term_end1 = Present | | term_end1 = Present | ||
| office2 = [[Director General of Police]]<br>[[Border Security Force]] | |||
| term_start2 = June 1993 | | term_start2 = June 1993 | ||
| term_end2 = January 1994 | | term_end2 = January 1994 | ||
| office3 = [[Director General of Police]]<br>[[Uttar Pradesh Police]] | |||
| term_start3 = 1991 | | term_start3 = 1991 | ||
| term_end3 = 1993 | | term_end3 = 1993 | ||
| office4 = [[Director General of Police]]<br>[[Assam Police]] | |||
| term_start4 = 1991 | | term_start4 = 1991 | ||
| term_end4 = 1991 | | term_end4 = 1991 | ||
| alma_mater = [[University of Allahabad]] | | alma_mater = [[University of Allahabad]] | ||
| education = B.A. | | education = B.A., M.A. (History) | ||
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1936|1|10|df=y}} | | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1936|1|10|df=y}} | ||
| birth_place = [[Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh]], India | | birth_place = [[Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh]], India | ||
| occupation = [[Bureaucrat]] & Indian Police Reform movement | | occupation = [[Bureaucrat]] & Indian Police Reform movement | ||
| awards = [[Padma Shri Award]] <br> Presidents Police Medal | | awards = [[Padma Shri Award]] <br> Presidents Police Medal | ||
| children = [[Pankaj Kumar Singh]], IPS | |||
}} | }} | ||
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==Personal life== | ==Personal life== | ||
Mr Singh was born on 10 January 1936 in a Rajput Family in a small village near Mehnajpur [[Azamgarh district]] of Uttar Pradesh, India and studied in the [[University of Allahabad]]. He is married to Savitri | Mr Singh was born on 10 January 1936 in a Rajput Family in a small village near Mehnajpur [[Azamgarh district]] of Uttar Pradesh, India and studied in the [[University of Allahabad]]. He is married to Savitri. His son [[Pankaj Kumar Singh]] was appointed as the [[Director General of Police|Director General]] of [[Border Security Force]] in September 2021.<ref>{{cite news |title=Pankaj Kumar Singh takes charge as new BSF chief |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/pankaj-kumar-singh-takes-charge-as-new-bsf-chief20210831182229/ |access-date=13 May 2022 |work=ANI News}}</ref> His another son Piyush Kumar Singh is a CEO of an IT company in the US. Presently he along with his wife lives in [[Noida]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.karna.org/vjti.html|title=New Page 1|website=www.karna.org}}</ref> | ||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
Prakash Singh is a 1959 batch, Uttar Pradesh cadre [[Indian Police Service]] Officer. His first posting as an IPS Officer was as Assistant Superintendent of Police, [[Kanpur]] (ASP Kanpur). | Prakash Singh is a 1959 batch, Uttar Pradesh cadre [[Indian Police Service]] Officer. His first posting as an IPS Officer was as Assistant Superintendent of Police, [[Kanpur]] (ASP Kanpur). | ||
== | ==Post retirement activities== | ||
* Present Chairman of [[Indian Police Foundation and Institute]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://policefoundationindia.org/office-bearers|title=Leadership Team - IPF|website=policefoundationindia.org}}</ref> | * Present Chairman of [[Indian Police Foundation and Institute]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://policefoundationindia.org/office-bearers|title=Leadership Team - IPF|website=policefoundationindia.org}}</ref> | ||
* Associate Fellow, [[Joint Special Operations University]]. | * Associate Fellow, [[Joint Special Operations University]]. | ||
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* Assists the [[Union Public Service Commission]] as expert in the selection of All India Civil Services officers. | * Assists the [[Union Public Service Commission]] as expert in the selection of All India Civil Services officers. | ||
==Prakash Singh | ==Prakash Singh committees== | ||
After retirement he has been tasked to head Inquiry Committees on two occasions. | After retirement he has been tasked to head Inquiry Committees on two occasions. | ||
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* In 2003, the [[Government of Andhra Pradesh]] had asked him to conduct an Inquiry into the incident of mine blast at Tirumala Ghat Road, Chittur District on 1 October 2003 in which the Naxalite attempted to assassinate the then Chief Minister of the state, Mr [[N. Chandrababu Naidu]]. A comprehensive Report was submitted by him on 6 February 2004.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/2004/02/10/stories/2004021014640500.htm|website=[[The Hindu]]|date=2004-02-10|title=Prakash Singh submits report}}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> | * In 2003, the [[Government of Andhra Pradesh]] had asked him to conduct an Inquiry into the incident of mine blast at Tirumala Ghat Road, Chittur District on 1 October 2003 in which the Naxalite attempted to assassinate the then Chief Minister of the state, Mr [[N. Chandrababu Naidu]]. A comprehensive Report was submitted by him on 6 February 2004.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/2004/02/10/stories/2004021014640500.htm|website=[[The Hindu]]|date=2004-02-10|title=Prakash Singh submits report}}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> | ||
==As an | ==As an author== | ||
Mr Singh has authored the following books. | Mr Singh has authored the following books. | ||
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* {{cite book |title= The Naxalite Movement in India|year=1995 |publisher=Rupa & Co. |isbn=9788129134943}} | * {{cite book |title= The Naxalite Movement in India|year=1995 |publisher=Rupa & Co. |isbn=9788129134943}} | ||
* {{cite book |title= Nagaland |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=dkZuAAAAMAAJ |year=1972 |publisher=National Book Trust |isbn=9788123714844}} | * {{cite book |title= Nagaland |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=dkZuAAAAMAAJ |year=1972 |publisher=National Book Trust |isbn=9788123714844}} | ||
* {{cite book |last1=Singh |first1=Prakash |title=The Struggle for Police Reforms in India |date=5 May 2022 |publisher=[[Rupa Publications]] |isbn=9789355202475}}<ref>{{cite news |title=Modern India must have police force which meets democratic aspirations of people: Naidu |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2022/may/08/modern-india-must-have-police-force-which-meets-democratic-aspirations-of-people-naidu-2451283.html |access-date=13 May 2022 |work=The New Indian Express}}</ref> | |||
==Awards== | ==Awards== | ||
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[[Category:Recipients of the Padma Shri in civil service]] | [[Category:Recipients of the Padma Shri in civil service]] | ||
[[Category:1936 births]] | [[Category:1936 births]] | ||
[[Category:Indian police officers]] | |||