Vijay Shankar, a previous supervisor of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and a notable police officer of the 1969-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) from the Uttar Pradesh staff, died on Tuesday at the age of 76 after an extended health problem, his family members validated.
Shankar had actually been obtaining therapy at an exclusive medical facility in Noida for time. Fulfilling his last desire, his family members revealed that his temporal remains will certainly be contributed to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS).
Vijay Shankar worked as the supervisor of the CBI from December 12, 2005, to July 31, 2008. His period is especially born in mind for the firm’s participation in top-level instances, consisting of taking control of the debatable Aarushi-Hemraj dual murder situation. As an extra supervisor in the CBI, Shankar look after numerous considerable examinations, consisting of the well known Telgi rip-off, and played a crucial duty in protecting the extradition of mobster Abu Salem and star Monika Bedi from Portugal.
Before his consultation as CBI supervisor, Shankar headed the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), along with Civil Defence andHome Guards Earlier in his occupation, he worked as Inspector General in the Border Security Force (BSF), where he was published in Jammu and Kashmir throughout the rough 1990s, a time noted by height militancy in the area.
Vijay Shankar was a recipient of the President’s Police Medals for identified and admirable solution, a testimony to his remarkable occupation in police. His payments expanded past residential duties, as he likewise offered in the Uttar Pradesh Police and stood for India in Moscow under the Ministry of External Affairs.
Expressing his acknowledgements, previous CBI supervisor Anil Sinha called Shankar’& rsquo; s passing a considerable loss to the police area. “It is sad and unfortunate. We have lost a fine gentleman. An upright and courageous officer, whom we knew for his sharp intellect and principled conduct. We deeply mourn his sad demise,” Sinha stated.
Shankar’s passing marks completion of a fabled occupation devoted to solution, justice, and the securing of nationwide rate of interests, leaving a heritage of stability and quality.
(With inputs from PTI)
