Vijay Shankar, a earlier supervisor of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and a notable police officer of the 1969-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) from the Uttar Pradesh workers, died on Tuesday on the age of 76 after an prolonged well being drawback, his relations validated.
Shankar had truly been acquiring remedy at an unique medical facility in Noida for time. Fulfilling his final want, his relations revealed that his temporal stays will definitely be contributed to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS).
Vijay Shankar labored because the supervisor of the CBI from December 12, 2005, to July 31, 2008. His interval is very born in thoughts for the agency’s participation in top-level situations, consisting of taking management of the debatable Aarushi-Hemraj twin homicide scenario. As an additional supervisor within the CBI, Shankar take care of quite a few appreciable examinations, consisting of the well-known Telgi rip-off, and performed a vital obligation in defending the extradition of mobster Abu Salem and star Monika Bedi from Portugal.
Before his session as CBI supervisor, Shankar headed the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), together with Civil Defence andHome Guards Earlier in his occupation, he labored as Inspector General within the Border Security Force (BSF), the place he was printed in Jammu and Kashmir all through the tough Nineties, a time famous by peak militancy within the space.
Vijay Shankar was a recipient of the President’s Police Medals for recognized and admirable resolution, an affidavit to his exceptional occupation in police. His funds expanded previous residential duties, as he likewise supplied within the Uttar Pradesh Police and stood for India in Moscow below the Ministry of External Affairs.
Expressing his acknowledgements, earlier CBI supervisor Anil Sinha known as Shankar’& rsquo; s passing a substantial loss to the police space. “It is sad and unfortunate. We have lost a fine gentleman. An upright and courageous officer, whom we knew for his sharp intellect and principled conduct. We deeply mourn his sad demise,” Sinha said.
Shankar’s passing marks completion of a fabled occupation dedicated to resolution, justice, and the securing of nationwide fee of pursuits, leaving a heritage of stability and high quality.
(With inputs from PTI)
