Shobha Ohatkar Age, Wiki and Bio

Shobha Ohatkar

Quick Info

ProfessionCivil Servant
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth03/09/1965
Age59 years
BirthplaceHyderabad

Physical Stats & More

Height165 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

MA in Political Science1989

Personal Life

Date of Birth03/09/1965
BirthplaceHyderabad
Zodiac signVirgo

Relationships & More

Marital StatusDivorced

Family

FatherBalram Ahotkar (Excise commissioner of Hyderabad)
MotherName Not Known
SpouseName Not Known
Children
SonAankesh Ohatkar
DaughterAkanksha Ohatkar

Some Lesser Known Facts

Shobha Ohatkar is the first female DGP of Bihar, appointed in 2020.
She belongs to a Marathi family and cleared the UPSC exam on her first attempt.
Her father had encouraged her to join the civil service, which inspired her to work sincerely and honestly.
Despite initial hesitations, she gained confidence from her father to serve properly in Bihar as an ASP in 1992.
Throughout her career, she held notable positions such as the additional police commissioner in Pune and Executive Director of Security at Air India.
During her service in Maharashtra, she focused on women's safety, establishing helplines and working as a nodal officer for human trafficking.
Shobha earned the nickname "Hunterwali" in Bihar due to her strict actions against criminals.
She motivated women in the districts she served, aiming to instill confidence and reduce crime rates.
Her impactful initiatives in areas like Vaishali led to significant decreases in criminal activities.
Shobha successfully handled complex cases, such as a major sex scandal in Ahmed Nagar, Maharashtra.
With a strong work ethic, she emphasized the importance of building trust with the public for effective policing.
In December 2020, she returned to Bihar and assumed the role of Director General.
Currently, in 2022, Shobha Ohatkar is overseeing the Home Guard and Fire Services in Bihar.