Sanjeev Kumar Yadav | |
|---|---|
| Born | 9 July 1971 |
| Alma mater | Allahabad University Guru Nanak Dev University |
| Occupation | Indian Police Service (IPS) Officer |
| Employer | Jammu and Kashmir Police |
| Spouse | Shobhna Yadav |
| Children | 2 (1 daughter and son) |
| Awards | |
Sanjeev Kumar Yadav PMG is an officer of IPS (promoted from DANIPS) cadre. [2] He currently serves as Divisional Commandant, Home Guards, in J&K Police. [3] He received the President's Police Medal eleven times for Gallantry. [4]
Sanjeev Kumar Yadav was born on 9 July 1971. He has done his graduation from Allahabad University in 1991 and masters from Guru Nanak Dev University in 1999. [5]
He was a part of the Batla House encounter case with Delhi Police. [6] He played a major role in this case.
In 2019 a Bollywood film named Batla House , directed by Nikhil Advani was made, being based on this encounter. in which his character was played by famous Bollywood actor John Abraham. [7] [8]
Yadav is married to Shobhna Yadav a news anchor, with whom he has a son and a daughter. [9]