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