Ashok Khemka, the 1991-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) policeman understood for his difficult position on corruption, retired on April 30 after a 34-year-long occupation. In a blog post on X that has actually considering that gone viral, Khemka created, “Today I finish my IAS occupation. Thanks to my family members, associates and all well-wishers, without whose unyielding assistance this trip would certainly not have actually been feasible”. He also added a word of apology in his retirement tweet, saying, I apologise if during this journey I rubbed anyone the wrong way”
So, that is Ashok Khemka?
Born in 1965 in Kolkata, now-retired IAS policeman Khemka is best understood for terminating the anomaly of the Robert Vadra– DLF land bargain, a choice that brought him both public acknowledgment and political warmth.
His occupation, nonetheless, was additionally noted by duplicated transfers. Not one or two times, Khemka was apparently moved 57 times, mirroring his courageous method, prior to retiring as the Additional Chief Secretary in Haryana’s Transport Department, a blog post he took control of in December 2024.
Notably, an IANS record explained that Khemka was frequently published to duties considered “low-profile.”
In the last twelve years, he was moved to the Archives Department 4 times– as soon as under the Congress federal government in 2013 and 3 times throughout the BJP’s period.
Education
Ashok Khemka holds a B.Tech in Computer Science from IIT Kharagpur and later on gained a PhD in the very same area from the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR). He additionally went after an MBA in Finance and Business Administration, and later on finished an LLB from Punjab University– mirroring a constant dedication to scholastic quality.
X individuals desire him a delighted retired life
His sincere retired life message, specifically the component where he states “I apologise…”, has actually triggered discussion online, with numerous desiring him a delighted retired life and others calling his occupation an “Inspirational” one.


“No need to apologise, Sir, for doing what is right as per law and as per humane considerations. Thank you for your service & contribution. Wish you & your family the very best in your next innings. I hope that you will continue to contribute to our Nation’s growth through an option that you would enjoy. Jai Hind & all the best”, one customer commented.
“Sir, your career is not an ordinary career. You are an inspiration to many. Unfortunately, as a society we are not yet mature to choose the right Heroes. All the best @AshokKhemka_IAS Sir”, one more included.