Synopsis
Manish Shankar Sharma, a notable IPS officer and Special Director General of Police, has passed away in New Delhi. He was known for his contributions to law enforcement, counter-terrorism, and international diplomacy.Key Takeaways
- Manish Shankar Sharma was a distinguished IPS officer.
- He held a postgraduate degree from the University of California.
- Sharma was involved in significant UN peacekeeping missions.
- He played a vital role in India's transportation security.
- Sharma was honored with numerous awards during his career.
Bhopal, March 17 (NationPress) Manish Shankar Sharma, a prominent officer of the Indian Police Service (IPS) and Special Director General of Police (Indian Railways), has sadly passed away on Monday in a hospital located in New Delhi.
His last rites are set to occur in Bhopal. He had been battling cancer.
Sharma, a member of the 1992 IPS cadre, held a postgraduate degree in Internal Affairs and Public Policy from the University of California, specializing in international security and counter-terrorism.
In addition to his significant contributions in law enforcement and counter-terrorism, he was also adept in diplomacy and took part in United Nations peacekeeping missions across Europe.
Moreover, he made substantial advancements in India's transportation security systems.
Remarkably, Sharma received the special recognition of having a day dedicated to him -- “Manish S Sharma Day” -- proclaimed by the then-mayor of San Diego, US, celebrated annually on July 20, 2015.
Throughout his career, he was honored with numerous awards, including the National Law Day Award, the Ease of Doing Business Award, the Roll of Honour, and the RN Zutshi Award.
Sharma’s career encompassed a wide range of roles, both domestically and internationally.
As an Indian Trade Diplomat in Dubai, he managed trade relations spanning 22 nations in West Asia and Africa.
Within India, he held positions such as Inspector General of Police, Director General of Aviation Security for airports nationwide, and Chief of Police during a UN peacekeeping operation in Europe.
His tenure as Superintendent of Police included assignments in Raisen, Satna, Chhindwara, and Khandwa.
Born in Narmadapuram (formerly Hoshangabad), Sharma hailed from a distinguished family; his father, K.S. Sharma, was the Chief Secretary of the state, and his uncle, Dr. Sita Sharan Sharma, served as the Speaker of the State Assembly.
