Sangaram Jangid, also known as S.R. Jangid, is a retired 1985 batch IPS Officer. He is a former Director General of Police of Tamil Nadu. He is known for conducting Operation Bawaria, for which he was awarded the President's Police Medal.[1][2][3]
S. R. Jangid | |
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| Education | Master of Arts (Economics) |
| Alma mater | University of Rajasthan University of Madras |
| Known for | Operation Bawaria |
| Awards | President's Police Medal |
Career
editAwards
editJangid's contributions to law enforcement were recognized with numerous awards, including the President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service. the Indian Police Medal for Distinguished Service.[4][5]
Operation Bawaria
editOne of Jangid’s most notable achievements was leading Operation Bawaria in January 2005. This operation aimed to dismantle the notorious Bawaria gang, responsible for numerous dacoities, murders, and robberies across Tamil Nadu and other states. The operation was launched after the murder of AIADMK MLA Sudarsanam from Gummidipoondi. Jangid and his team employed advanced tracking techniques and intelligence gathering to capture the gang members. The operation was a significant success, leading to the arrest of key gang members, including Oma Bawaria.[6]
Retirement
editJangid retired as the Director General of Police on July 31, 2019.[7]
In popular culture
editIn 2017, H. Vinoth directed Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru, a Tamil film based on S. R. Jangid and this case.[8]
References
edit- ^ "President's police medal for S.R. Jangid". The Hindu. 15 August 2008.
- ^ "Ex-DGP Jangid awarded doctorate". The Times of India. 1 December 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
- ^ "Ace police officer Jangid hangs up his boots today". The Times of India. 31 July 2019. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
- ^ "President's medal for police officers". The Hindu. 26 January 2011. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
- ^ "अब बड़े पर्दे पर दिखेंगे राजस्थान के इस दबंग IPS के कारनामे!". News18 हिंदी (in Hindi). 24 January 2020. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
- ^ Correspondent, Special (16 November 2017). "'Operation Bawaria' that inspired Karthi's Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
{{cite news}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "DGP Jangid to retire today". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
- ^ "Theeran Adhigaram Ondru: Director Vinoth talks about his fascination for real-life stories". 16 November 2017.