Yogesh Bahadur Khurania Age, Wiki and Bio

Yogesh Bahadur Khurania

Quick Info

ProfessionIndian Police Officer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth09/03/1966
Age58 years
BirthplaceKaithal, Haryana

Bio/Wiki

Full NameYogesh Bahadur Khurania

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

Degrees
  • B.Com
  • LLB
College/UniversityKurukshetra University, Kurukshetra

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
Zodiac SignPisces

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date12/07/1993

Family

SpouseRuchira Khurania
Children
SonShubham Khurania
DaughterMegha Khurania

Career

ServiceIndian Police Service (IPS)
Batch1990
CadreOdisha
Service Year1990 - present
Major Designation(s)
  • Superintendent of Police, Mayurbhanj (2000)
  • Commissioner Of Police, Bhubaneshwar-Cuttack (27 January 2016)
  • Inspector General of the Border Security Force (BSF) (October 2018 - June 2023)
  • Special DG (Operations) BSF, New Delhi (June 2023 - September 2023)
  • Special Director General, Border Security Force, Western Command, Chandigarh (September 2023 - Present)
Police Medals
  • Governor’s Medal
  • President’s Police Medal for Meritorious Service
  • Ati Utkrisht Seva Medal
  • Police Antrik Suraksha Seva Padak

Social Media

Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/ybkhurania

Some Lesser Known Facts

In February 2000, he successfully arrested Dara Singh, who was accused of murdering Australian missionary Graham Stewart Staines and his two young sons.
Khurania was credited as the mastermind behind the successful arrest of Dara Singh, overcoming many previous unsuccessful attempts.
Joined the Border Security Force (BSF) on deputation in 2018, serving in various significant roles during his tenure.
Made a notable 5-day visit to Kashmir in March 2024 to assess security and operational preparedness along the Line of Control.