Archive · 1 Jan 2026
IPS Officer Anu Beniwal Enforces Law Impartially
Anu Beniwal is an IPS officer who recently became famous for strictly enforcing traffic rules.
In a video that went viral, she fined a driver who tried to use political connections to avoid a ticket.
She told the driver that the law applies to everyone, no matter who they know.
Anu's journey to becoming an IPS officer is inspiring.
She comes from a modest family where her parents struggled financially.
Her father's business closed due to illness, and her mother stitched suits at home to support the family.
Despite these challenges, Anu focused on her studies and passed the tough UPSC exam on her fourth attempt.
She is now an Additional Superintendent of Police in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.
Her story shows that hard work and determination can help overcome any obstacle.
IPS officer Anu Beniwal enforced traffic rules impartially, refusing to be swayed by a motorist's political connections.
A viral video showed her fining a vehicle without a number plate and fitted with black film, earning public appreciation.
Anu Beniwal grew up in a modest household in Delhi, with her mother stitching suits to support the family.
She passed the UPSC exam on her fourth attempt, securing an All India Rank of 217 in 2022.
Anu Beniwal is currently posted as Additional Superintendent of Police in Gwalior district, Madhya Pradesh.
- Who
- IPS officer Anu Beniwal
- What
- Enforced traffic rules impartially, refusing to be swayed by political connections
- When
- Recently, during a routine vehicle checking drive
- Where
- Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- To uphold the rule of law equally for every citizen
- Name
- Anu Beniwal
- Birthdate
- April 26, 1992
- Current Position
- Additional Superintendent of Police in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
- UPSC Rank
- 217 in 2022
- Optional Subject
- Geography
- Spouse
- IPS officer Dr Ayush Jakhar
- Parents' Occupations
- Father: Button-manufacturing unit owner (closed), Mother: Suit stitching at home
- Education
- BSc and MSc from Hindu College, University of Delhi