Noel Swaranjit Sen

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Noel Swaranjit Sen
Police career
Department Indian Police Service officer
Country Andhra Pradesh Police Cadre
Rank Director General of Police and Inspector General of Police

Noel Swaranjit Sen was Director General of Police (DGP) in the state of Andhra Pradesh in south India. His predecessor was S.R. Sukumara.[1]

Professional background

He earlier had a short spell in the Indian Army and then joined the police force. He was Superintendent of Police in Kurnool district. For a long period, he was the Director-General of Fire Services before being elevated to the position of Home Secretary in 2004, succeeding Bharat Chandra. This was during the Chandrababu Government.[citation needed]

After a brief period, he became the Director-General of Police. Setting controversies aside, he spoke out to his police community that his selection was not based on any undue influence but on pure merit.[1]

An expert in tackling Naxalism, he has been invited by other states who have taken police action against the group.[2] A Christian, he has also been active in advocating for minority rights in India[3]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Swaranjit Sen lists priorities
  2. ↑ The Cobra Fields
  3. ↑ 'Andhra Pradesh, a model state for minority schemes' Times of India - 7 January 2013

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Preceded by
S.R. Sukumara
 Director General of Police, Andhra Pradesh
31 December 2004 – 31 December 2006		 Succeeded by
M.A. Basith

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