G. Raghava Reddy

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G. Raghava Reddy (born 1928) is a retired Indian Police Service officer, who is also known for his innovative farming.[1] He was the main investigator on the famous case against communist leader T. Nagi Reddy. In his long career as a police official, he served in many departments such as chief of corps of detectives.[2]

T. Nagi Reddy Case[edit]

T. Nagi Reddy was a popular communist leader, who was convicted of waging war against state.[3] He was caught, along with his twenty-two colleagues, before he could act. Raghava was the main investigator on this case, which involved more than 325 witnesses. Nagi Reddy and other accused were convicted. Nagi Reddy jumped bail and later died a natural death,[3] whereas the twenty-two other men convicted served their jail term.[3] [4]

Awards[edit]

For his meritorious service, he was awarded the President Police medal for distinguished service in 1982 and the Indian police medal for meritorious service in 1972.[3] After thirty years of service, he retired in 1986 as Deputy Inspector General of Police.[3]

Retirement[edit]

He continues to guide a number of police academies across nation. His memoirs, As I look back has been used by police research bodies.[5] [6]

G. Raghava Reddy is also known as a successful farmer.[7] He has deep interests in various agricultural practices, such as turning barren land into a lush farm.[8] This farm has been cited in many news papers.[9]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "Green thumbs up". The Hindu. Chennai, India. Archived from the original on 5 November 2012.
  2. ↑ Raghava, G. (2005), Raghava Reddy Gongidi, archived from the original on 3 December 2008, retrieved 29 June 2009
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Raghava, G. (2005), As an officer, archived from the original on 22 June 2008, retrieved 29 June 2009
  4. ↑ Pradesh, Andhra (18 March 2007), "Success in the face of adversity", The Hindu, Chennai, India, archived from the original on 4 November 2012, retrieved 30 June 2009
  5. ↑ Bureau of Police Research & Development Library: List of latest Books arrival in Bureau Library (PDF), retrieved 29 June 2009[permanent dead link]
  6. ↑ "The Hindu images". Archived from the original on 26 July 2011. Retrieved 13 August 2009.
  7. ↑ "Waking up to herbal wealth". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 24 March 2003. Archived from the original on 1 September 2003.
  8. ↑ Maheshwari, R. Uma (24 March 2003), "Waking up to herbal wealth", The Hindu, archived from the original on 15 February 2011, retrieved 29 June 2009{{citation}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  9. ↑ The Hindu Business Line : Herbal market poised for healthy growth


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