Sanjeev Kumar Yadav

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Sanjeev Kumar Yadav

DCP
Born (1971-07-09) 9 July 1971 (age 52)
Nationality Indian
Alma mater Allahabad University
Guru Nanak Dev University
Occupation Indian Police Service (IPS) Officer
Employer Jammu and Kashmir Police
SpouseShobhna Yadav
Children2 (1 daughter and son)
Awards President’s Gallantry Medal [1]

Sanjeev Kumar Yadav 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]

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Early life and education

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]

Batla House case

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]

Personal life

Yadav is married to Shobhna Yadav a news anchor, with whom he has a son and a daughter. [9]

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References

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