Cbi director ranjit sinha biography
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Ex-CBI Director Ranjit Sinha passes away
He was 68.
It is understood that he was confirmed positive for coronavirus on Thursday night and breathed his last at 4.30 am on Friday, the officials said.
Sinha, a 1974-batch officer of the Bihar cadre and who had cracked the coveted UPSC examination at the age of 21, had taken over as the CBI chief in 2012. He had previously headed the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) force, the Railway Protection Force and served at senior positions in the CBI in Patna and Delhi during his four-decade-long career in police service.
“DG and all ranks of ITBP express their deepest condolences on sad demise of Sh Ranjit Sinha, former DG ITBP today. He served the force from September 1, 2011 to December 19, 2012 as DG and earlier as ADG and will always be remembered for his professional acumen and exceptional leadership. M
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Ranjit Sinha
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Introduction
Ranjit Sinha, born on March 22, 1953, in Bihar, India, is a retired Indian Police Service (IPS) officer with a distinguished career in lag enforcement.
This narrative will gräva into his life, career, and controversies spanning over four decades of public service.
Early Life and Education
Ranjit Sinha's journey began in Bihar, where he was born into a middle-class family. Growing up with a keen interest in public service, Sinha pursued higher education and eventually joined the Indian Police Service in 1974. His early education and formative years shaped his commitment to lag enforcement and public welfare.
Rise in the Ranks of Indian Police Service
Sinha's ascent through the ranks of the Indian Police Service showcased his dedication and efficiency. Starting at the grassroots level, he handled various responsibilities, gaining hands-on experience in dealing with diverse criminal activities.
His reputation as a tough and effective poli
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Ranjit Sinha
Indian law enforcement official (1953–2021)
Ranjit Sinha (27 March 1953 – 16 April 2021) was an Indian police officer[4] and was the former director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). He was the director general of police of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and the director general of the Railway Protection Force before joining as the CBI director in December 2012 for a two-year tenure. He has also served in senior positions in the CBI in Patna and Delhi.
Sinha had also worked in Central Reserve Police Force as IG (Operations) in Srinagar and IG (Personnel) in Delhi. He had earlier held positions in CBI including the post of joint director and deputy inspector general. He has been associated with the investigations of a number of sensitive and important cases of national and international ramifications. He was selected based on the procedure laid down by CVC Act 2003 and had a tenure of two years. He was selected by the Appointments Com