G. P. Singh (IPS) Age, Wiki and Bio

G. P. Singh (IPS)

Quick Info

ProfessionIPS Officer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth08/11/1967
Age56 years
BirthplaceAligarh, Uttar Pradesh

Bio/Wiki

Full nameGyanendra Pratap Singh

Physical Stats & More

Height175 cm
Weight70 kg
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack (semi-bald)

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolLucknow
Qualification(s)
  • BSc
  • MSc at Lucknow

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
Marital StatusMarried

Relationships & More

Wife/SpouseAnamika Singh (PhD in Botany; served as a civil servant in Assam)
Children
SonNone
Daughter(s)
  • Aishwarya Singh (elder; IPS officer of the AGMUT cadre)
  • Aradhita Singh (younger; graduated from Hindu College, New Delhi)

Family

FatherMahipal Singh (deceased)
MotherKrishna Singh (deceased)

Career

Civil Service
ServiceIndian Police Service (IPS)
Batch1991
CadreAssam-Meghalaya
Service Year15 September 1991 - present
Major Designation(s)
  • Under-training IPS officer in Assam (1992)
  • Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) of Sonitpur
  • Sub Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Rangia
  • ASP of Nalbari
  • Superintendent of Police (SP) of Guwahati
  • SP of Barpeta
  • Special Protection Group (SPG) (2002)
  • Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Assam Police
  • Inspector General of Police (IGP) of Guwahati
  • IGP of Bodoland Territorial Region
  • IG in the National Investigation Agency (NIA) (2013-2019)
  • State Nodal Officer of Assam during the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Assam (2020 - January 2023)
  • Head of the Anti-Rhino poaching task force in Assam (2021)
  • Director General of Police (DGP) in Assam (1 February 2023 - present)
  • Appointed by the Union government on the central panel of Director Generals (DGs) (August 2023)

Some Lesser Known Facts

G. P. Singh is an IPS officer from the 1991 Assam-Meghalaya cadre. He held key roles in organizations like the SPG and NIA. He became a Director General in 2023 along with 13 other IPS officers.
After passing the UPSC exam, Singh trained at the SVNPA in Hyderabad to become a police officer.
Sent to Assam in 1992 as a trainee IPS officer during a period of high militancy in the region.
Significant contribution as an additional superintendent of police in Nalbari in suppressing militancy.
Guided Assam Police in Johrat to effectively carry out counter-insurgency missions without Indian Army support.
At SPG in 2002, he ensured the safety of PMs Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Manmohan Singh.
Played a key role in dismantling terrorist networks of ULFA and NDFB as Guwahati's IGP.
In 2010, became IG in Tezpur to address turmoil after an ethnic massacre.
Recalled to Guwahati in 2011 after violence outbreak in Dispur.
Became IGP in Bodoland following conflicts in 2012.
Led NIA investigations on terrorism across regions including investigations into attacks on Indian military personnel.
Managed the movement of individuals during the COVID-19 lockdown as State Nodal Officer in Assam.
In 2021, daughter Aishwarya switched from IRS to join SVPNPA, gaining online attention for a salute exchange with Gyanendra in 2023.
ULFA issued a warning to G. P. Singh in July 2023, alleging police misconduct.
Involved in UNDP projects and partnered with UK police divisions for improved collaboration.
Enjoys playing cricket and has participated in matches hosted by Assam Police.
Known for his strong image and implementing strict measures within the Assam Police force.