Sanjeev Kumar Yadav

DCP
Born (1971-07-09) 9 July 1971
NationalityIndian
Alma materAllahabad University
Guru Nanak Dev University
OccupationIndian Police Service (IPS) Officer
EmployerJammu and Kashmir Police
SpouseShobhna Yadav
Children2 (1 daughter and son)
AwardsPresident’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

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

He was a part of the Batla House encounter case with Delhi Police.[6] He played a major role in this case.

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

Yadav is married to Shobhna Yadav a news anchor, with whom he has a son and a daughter.[9]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Medal awardees to the police personnel" (PDF). Retrieved 26 January 2022.
  2. ↑ "DANIPS 1998". MHA India.
  3. ↑ "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.
  4. ↑ "Meet IPS Sanjeev Yadav, who is set to receive President's Gallantry Medal for the 11th time". DNA. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
  5. ↑ "Who is DCP Sanjeev Kumar Yadav". Retrieved 26 January 2022.
  6. ↑ "Did you know that DCP Sanjeev Kumar Yadav gave his inputs to keep John Abraham-starrer 'Batla House' authentic?". The Times of India. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
  7. ↑ "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.
  8. ↑ "John Abraham: Spent time with Sanjeev to understand incident". Mid-day. 11 July 2019. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  9. ↑ "डीसीपी संजीव कुमार यादव समेत दिल्ली पुलिस के 5 अफसरों को वीरता पदक". Retrieved 26 January 2022.
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