Robin Hibu | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1 July 1968 Arunachal |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Master's degree in Sociology |
| Alma mater | Jawaharlal Nehru University |
| Police career | |
| Service years | 1993 - present |
| Status | Active |
| Rank | DGP, Managing Director at Delhi Housing Corporation |
| Batch | 47RR |
| Cadre | AGMUT |
| Awards | UN Peace Medal for Meritorious Services in Bosnia, President's Police Medal for Gallantry President's Police Medal for Distinguished Services in 2010 and 2017 Best IPS Officer Award |
Robin Hibu (born 1 July 1968) is a serving IPS officer of 1993 (47RR) [1] batch of AGMUT cadre. Hibu is currently posted as Special Commissioner of Police at Delhi Armed Police . Hibu was also the CSO (chief security officer) at Rastrapati Bhavan. [2] [3] [4] [5] Hibu also holds the position as managing director at Delhi Police Housing Corporation. [6] [7]
Hibu was born and brought up in a small village named 'Hong' in Ziro Valley of Arunachal Pradesh. Hibu has a master's degree in sociology from the Jawaharlal Nehru University. [8]
Hibu joined as an IPS officer in 1993. He is the first IPS officer from Arunachal Pradesh. [9] [10] [11]
Hibu also served as the Joint commnissioner of Police, New Delhi. [12] Hibu, in his posting at New Delhi, always raised his concern about women's safety [13] [14] [15] and against racism towards North-East Indian people residing in Delhi. [16] [17] [18] Hibu, even left his personal mobile on social media platforms so that North-eastern people can contact him immediately whenever they are in problems. [19]
Hibu, during the COVID-19 pandemic, encouraged citizens to work without any fear as he was also helping the victims. [20]
As reported by Navbharat Times, Hibu doesn't own any house, car, or two-wheeler despite being an IPS officer and donates 60% of his own salary to his charity Helping Hands. [21]
In June, 2024, Hibu was promoted to the DGP rank by the Union Home Ministry of India. [22] [23]
In an interview with The Hindu, Robin Hibu raised concern about females' safety in the current era. [24]
Hibu runs an NGO 'Helping Hands' to serve the North-east Indian citizens in distress. [25] The NGO also provided oxygen in Delhi during the COVID-19. [26] [27] Noted Indian boxer and Rajya Sabha MP Mary Kom also supported Hibu's NGO Helping Hands and provided financial support to Northeastern COVID-19 patients in Delhi. [28]
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