Archive · 20 Nov 2025
UP's Top Cop Prashant Kumar: The Man Behind the Moustache
UP's top police officer, Prashant Kumar, is known for his strict approach to crime.
Despite living in a fancy official house, he chose to live in a simpler home he built himself.
In person, he's friendly and humble, unlike his tough public image.
He wonders why the media doesn't show more interest in cops' stories.
A new book will tell more about his life.
Prashant Kumar, UP's Director General of Police (DGP), is known for his tough stance against crime
He chose not to live in the official 7-acre DGP house, preferring a self-built home
Kumar's humble demeanor in person contrasts with his intimidating public image
He questions media's lack of interest in cops' perspectives in crime narratives
An upcoming biography by Anirudhya Mitra aims to shed light on Kumar's life and career
- Who
- Prashant Kumar, UP's Director General of Police
- What
- Chose not to live in the official DGP house, questions media's portrayal of cops
- When
- Mid-October (for the author's meeting with Kumar)
- Where
- Lucknow, UP
- Why
- To maintain his personal values and routines ('Aadat bigad jaati hai'), and to question media bias
Media's Perspective
Prashant Kumar's Perspective
Media Coverage of Cops
Media's Perspective
Focuses more on crime and criminals, less on cops' stories
Prashant Kumar's Perspective
Questions media's lack of interest in cops' perspectives
- Rank
- Director General of Police (DGP), UP
- Joining Year
- 1994 (Indian Police Service)
- Family
- Married with two children
- Hometown
- Bihar
- Book
- 'The Enforcer' by Anirudhya Mitra (upcoming)