Archive · 27 Sep 2025
IPS Officer's Path: From Exam Failure to UPSC Success
Anurag Arya, now an IPS officer, had a challenging academic journey, including failing two subjects.
Despite this setback, he successfully cleared the UPSC exam in his first attempt, securing a good rank.
He studied at BHU and later joined the IMA.
As SSP of Bareilly, he responded to unrest caused by a banner dispute and subsequent clashes.
He intervened to restore order and detained individuals.
Several police officers and protestors were injured during the incident.
Anurag Arya failed two subjects in his final year of MSc.
Arya secured the 163rd rank in the UPSC exam in 2013.
He is currently serving as the SSP of Bareilly.
A dispute over banners led to clashes in Bareilly.
Arya intervened and detained individuals to control the situation.
- Who
- IPS Anurag Arya and protesters in Bareilly
- What
- A clash erupted following a dispute over banners; Arya responded to control the situation
- When
- September 27, 2025
- Where
- Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- Dispute over 'I Love Muhammad' banners led to clashes
- Name
- Anurag Arya
- Current Role
- SSP of Bareilly
- UPSC Rank
- 163rd (2013)
- Education
- B.Sc (Hons.) in Physics, BHU
- Incident
- Bareilly unrest after Friday prayers