Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
Personal Life
| Date of Birth | 21/11/1979 |
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| Birthplace | Barauni, Bihar |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
| Hometown | Barauni, Bihar |
| Address | A-13, Police Colony, Anisabad, Patna |
| Hobbies | Travelling, Photography, Reading, Writing |
| Controversy | On 10 February 2023, he was given a show-cause notice after a screenshot of his tweet about "listening to abuse from DG madam every day" went viral on social media. He was alleged of violating provisions of Rule 3 of the All India Service Conduct Rules, 1968 with the allegations of violation of confidentiality. In the notice, it was mentioned, The matter of recording by you in the viral message has been brought into the public domain. It is clear from this that the discussions held in the office meetings are recorded by you. This shows your wrong intention. It is also in violation of the relevant provisions of the Official Secrets Act. IPS Vikas Vaibhav has tried to tarnish the image of his senior official by making baseless allegations through social media. His conduct is completely contrary to the conduct of a senior police officer and is indicative of his indiscipline, lack of duty and acts against the law." After the controversy, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar disapproved of the actions of Vikas and said, You should know this very well, anyone working in a job, an officer, their job is not to tweet. This is the worst thing. If they have a problem, they should inform their department or seniors. They should convey it personally, not declare it publicly. This is the law." On 13 February 2023, he sought a transfer out of the department and sanction of a 60-day leave he had applied earlier. On 16 February 2023, the home department also issued him a notice for making official meetings public. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 17/02/2005 |
Family
| Father | Name Not Known (engineer at Centre for High Technology) |
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| Mother | Name Not Known |
| Siblings | Sister - Jayatri |
| Spouse | Rupangi Vaibhav |
| Children | Son - Yagyavalkya, Daughter - Pratyaksha |
Career
| Awards | 2019: Satyendra K Dubey Memorial Award by IIT Kanpur |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| Vikas Vaibhav is an Indian civil servant known for being the IPS officer of Bihar. | |
| He aspired to join the Civil services since childhood and was inspired by an incident in class seventh that showed the power of a District Collector. | |
| While at IIT, he decided to bring about change in law and order and education by joining the bureaucracy. | |
| During his career, he served in various positions including SSP, DIG, SP, and currently Inspector General of Homeguards and Fire Services in Bihar. | |
| Vaibhav is known for his integrity, as seen when he insisted on taking action against influential individuals despite pressure. | |
| In 2008, he liberated the Rohtas Fort from Maoists by unfurling the Indian flag for the first time. | |
| He also helped in conducting Lok Sabha elections in Bagha for the first time in 2009. | |
| Vaibhav played a role in investigating the Indian Mujahidin and the Bodhgaya Bomb blast case. | |
| To bridge the gap between police and public, he started 'Lok Samvad' in Bhagalpur in 2018. | |
| He is passionate about teaching and exploring archaeological sites, and often shares historical insights on social media. | |
| Through his blog 'Silent pages' and YouTube channel, he guides Civil Service aspirants and is fondly called "Guru Cop." | |
| He draws inspiration from literature and uses technology effectively in his work, emphasizing continuous learning and improvement. | |
| Vaibhav is dedicated to serving the people and believes in the potential of India's youth to shape the nation's future. |
