SP Vaid Appointed Jammu & Kashmir Police Chief

Jammu Kashmir Government has confirmed SP Vaid as Director General of Police of the State. He joined Indian Police Service in the year 1986 and was allotted to J&K Cadre, which incidentally happens to be his home state. He will take charge from the incumbent State Police Chief K. Rajendra. Paul.

SP Vaid Newely Appointed Jammu and Kashmir Police Chief

Highlights

  • SP Vaid is currently the special director general (Law and Order) .
  • He played a major role in controlling the unrest in the Kashmir Valley following the killing of militant commander Burhan Wani.

About Shesh Paul Vaid

  • Born: 30 October 1959 (age 57)
  • Department: Jammu & Kashmir Police (JKP)
  • Allegiance: India
  • Country: Indian Police Service
  • Years of service: 25 August 1986 - present
  • He was the Additional Superintendent of Police in Badgam.
  • Was promoted as Superintendent in the same district in 1990, the year when he faced maximum militant attacks.
  • He also topped the International Commanders program at Police staff College at UK.
  • He was appointed as Inspector General (Crime) , IGP (Home Guards and Civil Defense) , as Inspector General Modernization Police Headquarters and for nearly three and a half years.
  • Awards received:
    • President՚s Police Medal For Distinguished Service (PPMDS) - 2010
    • Sher-i-Kashmir Police Medal for Meritorious Service - 2002
    • Police Medal for Gallantry (PMG) - 2002
    • Internal Security Medal - 2001

Examrace Team at Aug 25, 2021