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Early Life and Education

Sri P. Harishekaran was born on 21st August 1968 in Perambalur, Tamil Nadu. He is the son of late Sri M. Palanimuthu, an ex-MLA from the Perambalur Constituency, and the grandson-in-law of Sri Kakkanji, the first Home Minister of Tamil Nadu.

He completed his Bachelor of Arts in History from St. Joseph’s College, Trichy, in 1989, earning a gold medal. Later, he pursued his Master of Arts in History from Madras Christian College (MCC), Chennai, where he received another gold medal. He is also a skilled athlete, known for completing marathons.

Career

Early Career

Before joining the Indian Police Service (IPS), Harishekaran worked as a Customs Appraiser (1994 batch) in Chennai for two years.

Indian Police Service (IPS)

Sri P. Harishekaran joined the IPS in 1996. He underwent training at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), Mussoorie, and the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA), Hyderabad. During his training, he served as Mess Secretary and Secretary of the Photography Association.

Key Postings

• **Special Task Force (STF)**: Played a key role in anti-Veerappan operations, securing hostages and gathering critical intelligence.
• **Superintendent of Police (SP)**: Served in Chamarajanagar and Raichur districts, focusing on anti-Veerappan and anti-Naxal operations, respectively.
• **Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP)**: Managed Bengaluru West Division, resolving major communal and law-and-order issues.
• **Inspector General of Police (IGP)**: Held positions in Mangalore, Bengaluru East, and Training divisions.

Notable Cases

• Successfully cracked a human trafficking case, for which he was awarded the "Best Service Award" by the American Consulate General, Chennai.

Current Role

He is currently serving as the **Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), Crime & Technical Services**, Bengaluru.

Achievements

• Awarded the **President's Police Medal for Meritorious Service** in 2013.
• Recognized internationally for exceptional law enforcement activities.
• Successfully completed Scotland Yard training under the MCTP program.

Personal Life

Sri P. Harishekaran is fluent in Tamil, Hindi, and Kannada. He practices yoga and enjoys long-distance running, demonstrating a lifelong commitment to physical fitness.

See Also

• Indian Police Service
• Veerappan
• Naxalism in India

References

1. "IPS Harishekaran Biography". Retrieved 2024-12-24.
2. "Special Task Force Operations". Retrieved 2024-12-24.
3. "Anti-Veerappan Operations by Karnataka Police". Retrieved 2024-12-24.
4. "IGP Positions of Harishekaran". Retrieved 2024-12-24.
5. "IGP Harishekaran receives Best Service Award from American Consulate General". Mangalorean. Retrieved 2024-12-24.
6. "ADGP Crime & Technical Services". DaijiWorld. Retrieved 2024-12-24.
7. "President's Police Medal Recipients". Retrieved 2024-12-24.
8. "The Better India - Police Reforms". Retrieved 2024-12-24.

External Links

• Coastal Digest - IGP Western Range
• DaijiWorld - Meritorious Service Award
• Economic Times - Traffic Management