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. |