Abdur Rahman (born January 8, 1973, ) is a former

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(IPS) officer from

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who resigned in 2019 in protest against the

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(CAA). He is an IIT graduate with over 21 years of experience in senior leadership roles.

Early life and background

He was born on January 8, 1973, in Bihar. He completed his secondary education at Bipin High School in Bettiah, West Champaran, Bihar, and then attended Science College Patna for his SSC. He pursued a

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degree in Civil Engineering from the

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, graduating in 1995. His academic achievements laid the foundation for his subsequent 19-year-long career in civil services.

Resignation

He resigned from his position as an IPS officer as an act of civil disobedience against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), which he described as “blatantly communal and unconstitutional”. He expressed that the bill was against Indian pluralism and the Constitution.

Achievements

* As the Superintendent of Police (SP) in Dhule, he conducted strategic anti-dacoity operations along major national highways. * While serving as the Principal of the Police Training School in Solapur, he implemented strong measures to develop a skilled and disciplined police force. * He was appointed as Special Inspector General for the Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission. * He is also an author and has written about the inclusive growth of Indian Muslims post-

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and Rangnath Mishra Commission Report. * He wrote book named “Absent in Politics and Power” and "Denial and Deprivation Indian Muslims After the Sachar Committee and Rangnath Mishra Commission Reports".

References

Indian Police Service officers 1973 births Living people IIT Kanpur alumni {{Authority control