Krishan Kumar (police officer)
IPS Krishan Kumar Bishnoi | |
|---|---|
| कृष्ण कुमार बिश्नोई | |
| Born | |
| Education | St. Stephen's College, Delhi Paris School of International Affairs |
| Spouse | Anshika Verma (m. 2026) |
| Police career | |
| Country | Indian Police Service |
| Allegiance |  India |
| Rank | Superintendent of Police |
| Batch | 2018 |
| Cadre | Uttar Pradesh |
| Awards |
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Krishan Kumar (KK) Bishnoi[1] is an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the 2018 batch, belonging to the Uttar Pradesh cadre. Since January 2026, he has served as the Superintendent of Police (SP) of Sambhal district, Uttar Pradesh.[2][3][4]
During his tenure, Bishnoi has been involved in investigations concerning financial fraud and the seizure of illegal property, specifically in the Gorakhpur and Sambhal regions.[5] His decorations include the Chief Minister's Excellence Service Police Medal, the Platinum Commendation Award, and the Director General of Police's (DGP) Silver Medal.[6] He has served as the Superintendent of Police of Sambhal district, Uttar Pradesh.
Early life and education
Bishnoi was born in Dhorimanna, located in the Barmer district of Rajasthan. He completed his undergraduate studies at St. Stephen's College, Delhi. He later pursued a master's degree in International Security at the Paris School of International Affairs in Paris, France.[7]
Prior to joining the civil services, Bishnoi worked with international organizations, including the United Nations International Trade Centre. In 2018, he cleared the Civil Services Examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), securing an All India Rank of 174, and was allocated to the Indian Police Service.[8]
Police career
After completing his foundational training at the SVP National Police Academy in Hyderabad, Bishnoi was allocated the Uttar Pradesh cadre.
During his tenure as the Superintendent of Police (City) in Gorakhpur, Bishnoi supervised law enforcement operations against financial fraud rings and organized crime networks under the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act.[9]
He was later appointed as the Superintendent of Police of Sambhal district, overseeing district policing, public safety administration, and anti-trafficking initiatives.[10]
Awards and decorations
- Chief Minister's Excellence Service Police Medal (Uttar Pradesh)
- Director General of Police's (DGP) Platinum Commendation Disc
- Director General of Police's (DGP) Gold Commendation Disc
- Director General of Police's (DGP) Silver Commendation Disc
Personal life
On 29 March 2026, Bishnoi married Anshika Verma, a 2021-batch IPS officer of the Uttar Pradesh cadre, in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.[11]
See also
References
- ↑ "Who Is Krishnan Bishnoi, The Sambhal SP Restoring Peace After Mosque Survey Violence - News18". www.news18.com. Archived from the original on 2024-12-04. Retrieved 2026-01-16.
- ↑ "Meet man who studied in France, left high-paying UN job, cracked UPSC to become IPS; his name is…, air was…". www.india.com. Retrieved 2026-01-16.
- ↑ "Sambhal violence: Police to challenge CJM's order on FIR against 20 cops". Hindustan Times. 2026-01-15. Retrieved 2026-01-16.
- ↑ "IPS officers' love story: Krishna Kumar Bishnoi and Anshika Verma to tie the knot on 29 March in Jodhpur". The Times of India. 2026-03-09. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-08-06.
- ↑ "Uttar Pradesh Police | OfficerProfile". uppolice.gov.in. Retrieved 2026-01-16.
- ↑ "Barmer to Paris to IPS: The journey of Krishan Kumar Bishnoi". The Times of India. Retrieved 2026-08-17.
- ↑ "IPS Krishan Kumar Bishnoi: Education, Rank, and Background". Aaj Tak. 2026-03-28. Retrieved 2026-08-17.
- ↑ "UPSC CSE 2018 Results and Cadre Allocation". The Times of India. Retrieved 2026-08-17.
- ↑ "Gorakhpur Police Crack Down on Organized Crime". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 2026-08-17.
- ↑ "Administrative Postings: IPS Officers Transferred in UP". The Indian Express. Retrieved 2026-08-17.
- ↑ "IPS officers' love story: Krishna Kumar Bishnoi and Anshika Verma tie the knot in Jodhpur". The Times of India. 2026-03-29. Retrieved 2026-08-17.