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Anand Kumar Srivastava
Born (1967-05-13) 13 May 1967 (age 59)
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh (India)[1]
Spouse(s)Smita Srivastava IPS (ADGP - Anti Corruption, Rajasthan)
Police career
CountryIndia
DepartmentRajasthan Police
RankDGP (Special Operations Group)[2]
Batch1994[3]
CadreRajasthan

Anand Kumar Srivastava (born 13 May 1967) is a Indian Police Service (IPS) officer who belongs to the 1994 batch and is currently serving in the Rajasthan cadre. Presently, he holds the position of DGP - Special Operations Group, Rajasthan.

Career

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Srivastava has served as Superintendent of Police (SP) in Jaipur, Jaipur rural, Bharatpur and Baran.[4][5][6] He was also Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) of Bharatpur range.[7] He was posted in Udaipur range, Bharatpur range and Kota range as an Inspector General of Police (IG).[8][9] He was also posted as the Commissioner of Police, Jaipur Commissionerate (after replacing Sanjay Agarwal IPS) from December 2018 to August 2023.[10][11]

From August 2023 to May 2025, Srivastava was posted as ADG, Law and Order, Rajasthan Police.[12][13][14] He was promoted to the DG level effective 1 June 2025, with current posting in SOG, Rajasthan.[15][16][17]

As Jaipur Police Commissioner

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In March 2019, Srivastava inaugurated a photography exhibition on the context of the Rajasthan Foundation Day celebration.[18]

In October 2021, Srivastava was reported to have assisted an elderly woman who was unable to afford a transport home. Srivastava helped by personally dropping the woman to her destination.[19]

In March 2022, responding to a controversy surrounding the Laxmi Narayan Temple situated in the Badi Chaupar area in Jaipur, Srivastava made a statement that "the temple would remain intact and any attempts to disrupt the peaceful environment of the area would face strict action".[20]

In March 2023, Srivastava made a statement in which he conveyed that the interview of Lawrence Bishnoi (a criminal known for his involvement in various heinous activities) was not released from Rajasthan.[21][22][23] This refusal occurred while Bishnoi was serving time in Jaipur prison.[24][25][26]

Holi celebrations

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Srivastava has often involves in the celebration of Holi, an annual Hindu festival of colours.[27][28][29] Every year, several photographs and videos emerge on social media depicting Srivastava and other police personnel participating in the festivities in Jaipur.[30][31] He performed the traditional "Naagin" dance and "Munni Badnam Hui (from Dabangg)" dance.[32][33]

Awards and recognition

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Srivastava has received several awards and commendations for his professional excellence and public service.[34] He has been involved in several high-profile cases and operations, such as the arrest of gangster Anand Pal Singh in 2015, the rescue of abducted businessman Rajkumar Gupta in 2016, the crackdown on illegal mining and sand mafia in Kota region in 2017, and the handling of communal violence and farmer's agitation in Bharatpur district in 2018.[35][36]

Early life and family

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Srivastava was born on 13 May 1967 and raised in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. He is married to Smita Srivastava, an IPS officer who presently serves as the ADGP Civil Rights in Jaipur, Rajasthan.[37][38]

References

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  1. ↑ "IPS Civil List as on 03/08/2015" (PDF). Rajasthan Police. 9 September 2015. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
  2. ↑ Meena, Prem (18 March 2026). "कौनसे IPS फार्म हाउस के मालिक, किनके पास प्लॉट: कृषि भूमि और प्रॉपर्टी में इंवेस्टमेंट पहली पसंद; जानिए- अफसरों के पास कितनी संपत्ति - Rajasthan News". Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi). Retrieved 12 August 2026.
  3. ↑ Shekhawat, Pushpendra (22 December 2018). "कमिश्नर आनंद श्रीवास्तव ने किया पदभार ग्रहण, बताया जयपुर पुलिस राजस्थान की सिरमौर" [New Police Commissioner, Anand Srivastava joined Jaipur Commisonerate]. Rajasthan Patrika (in Hindi). Retrieved 1 April 2023.
  4. ↑ "Rajasthan: Anand Srivastava and Sanjay Agarwal in one frame again". DNA India. 25 December 2018. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
  5. ↑ "Anand Srivastava: कौन हैं आनंद श्रीवास्तव? जो बनने जा रहे हैं राजस्थान के नए पुलिस महानिदेशक". Rajasthanone (in Hindi). Retrieved 12 August 2026.
  6. ↑ Saxena, Pulkit. "IPS आनंद श्रीवास्तव को भजनलाल सरकार ने दिया तोहफा, 1 जून से संभालेंगे ये बड़ी जिम्मेदारी". Navbharat Times (in Hindi). Retrieved 12 August 2026.
  7. ↑ "जयपुर पुलिस के नए मुखिया आनंद श्रीवास्तव बोले, जयपुर पुलिस सिरमौर" [New chief of Jaipur Police, Anand Srivastava]. Dainik Bhaskar. 22 December 2018. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
  8. ↑ "Kapil Garg to head Rajasthan Police, Anand Kumar Srivastava is Jaipur commissioner". DNA India. 21 December 2018. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
  9. ↑ Sharma, Rohit (30 December 2018). "नए साल को लेकर पुलिस कमिश्नर आनंद श्रीवास्तव ने जारी किए ये निर्देश, पूरी राजधानी में होंगे लागू" [Police Commissioner Anand Srivastava instruction for New Year 2019]. Rajasthan Patrika (in Hindi). Retrieved 1 April 2023.
  10. ↑ "Anand Srivastava is new Jaipur police commissioner". The PinkCity Post. 28 December 2018. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
  11. ↑ Sharma, Mukesh (20 April 2020). "आज से इनको मिलेगी छूट, नियमों की पालना कर आ जा सकेंगे : जयपुर पुलिस कमिश्रर आनंद श्रीवास्तव | Jaipur" [From today onwards, these will be exempted and able to enter in Jaipur by following the rules, says Jaipur Police Commissioner, Anand Srivastava]. Rajasthan Patrika (in Hindi). Retrieved 1 April 2023.
  12. ↑ "Top Rajasthan Officers, Including Police Chief, Shuffled In Late Night Move". NDTV.com. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  13. ↑ "Jaipur police has gained people's trust: Srivastava". firstindia.co.in. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
  14. ↑ "ADG Biju George Joseph replaces Srivastava as new city police chief". The Times of India. 1 August 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 12 August 2026.
  15. ↑ "Who is the next DGP of Rajasthan police?: Rajeev Sharma among 3 leading candidates; final name to be revealed in upcoming announcement soon - Rajasthan News". Bhaskar English. 10 June 2025. Retrieved 12 August 2026.
  16. ↑ Meena, Prem Narayan (23 June 2025). "Rajasthan's new DGP to be appointed on July 1: Names of 7 IPS officers in contention; stories behind past selections & removals in state - Rajasthan News". Bhaskar English. Retrieved 12 August 2026.
  17. ↑ "डीजी प्रियदर्शी 31 मई को रिटायर होंगे, आनंद श्रीवास्तव महानिदेशक पद पर पदोन्नत - Jaipur News". Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi). 23 May 2025. Retrieved 12 August 2026.
  18. ↑ "राजस्थान उत्सव सप्ताह - दीठ फोटो प्रदर्शनी का शुभारंभ" [The Photo Exhibition was inaugurated during the Rajasthan Festival Week by Anand Srivastava]. Khas Khabar (in Hindi). 28 March 2019. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
  19. ↑ Shekhawat, Pushpendra (5 October 2021). "Salute जयपुर पुलिस कमिश्नर: बुजुर्ग महिला की समस्या सुनी, पैसे नहीं होने पर गाड़ी से घर तक छुड़वाया" [Jaipur Police Commissioner, Anand Srivastava helped an elderly woman]. Rajasthan Patrika (in Hindi). Retrieved 1 April 2023.
  20. ↑ Shekhawat, Pushpendra (3 February 2022). "बड़ी चौपड़ पर मंदिर है और मंदिर ही रहेगा: पुलिस कमिश्नर, किसी ने माहौल बिगाड़ा तो होगी सख्त कार्रवाई" [The Laxmi Narayan Temple at Badi Chaupar will remain a temple, confirms Jaipur Police Commissioner, Anand Srivastava; strict action will be taken against anyone who spoils the atmosphere.]. Rajasthan Patrika (in Hindi). Retrieved 1 April 2023.
  21. ↑ "Gangster Bishnoi's TV interviews not from Jaipur: Police". The Times of India. Times News Network. 22 March 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
  22. ↑ Pareek, Avadhesh (22 March 2023). "क्या राजस्थान की जेल से लॉरेंस बिश्नोई ने दिया इंटरव्यू, जयपुर पुलिस कमिश्नर ने बताया" [Jaipur Police Commissioner confirms if Lawrence Bishnoi gave an interview from Rajasthan Jail or not]. TV9 Bharatvarsh (in Hindi). Retrieved 1 April 2023.
  23. ↑ "पुलिस कमिश्नर ने बोले जयपुर पुलिस कस्टडी या जेल में नहीं हुआ लॉरेंस का इंटरव्यू" [Police commissioner confirms Lawrence was not interviewed in Jaipur police custody or jail.]. ETV Bharat News (in Hindi). Retrieved 1 April 2023.
  24. ↑ Meena, Prem (15 March 2023). "राजस्थान में लॉरेंस विश्नोई ने मीडिया को दिया इंटरव्यू? जयपुर पुलिस आयुक्त का आया ये बड़ा बयान" [Did Lawrence Bishnoi give an interview to the media in Rajasthan? Jaipur Police Commissioner makes a big statement.]. Hindustan (in Hindi). Retrieved 1 April 2023.
  25. ↑ "लॉरेंस के इंटरव्यू से जांच एजेंसी परेशान: डीजी पंजाब के बाद जयपुर कमिश्नर आनंद श्रीवास्तव बोले- जयपुर में नहीं हुआ इंटरव्यू" [After DG Punjab, Jaipur Commissioner - Anand Srivastava Said Lawrence's Interview Did Not Happen In Jaipur]. Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi). 21 March 2023. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
  26. ↑ Shukla, Ruchir (22 March 2023). "लॉरेंस बिश्नोई कहां की जेल में बैठकर दे रहा था TV इंटरव्यू? जयपुर पुलिस कमिश्नर के दावे से गहराई मिस्‍ट्री" [Where did Lawrence Bishnoi give a TV interview while in jail? Jaipur Police Commissioner's claim deepens the mystery.]. Navbharat Times (in Hindi). Retrieved 1 April 2023.
  27. ↑ Sharma, Satyanarayan (20 March 2022). "PEOPLE, POLICE, POLITICOS CELEBRATE HOLI". First India News Rajasthan. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
  28. ↑ Shukla, Richa (28 March 2019). "Celebrating Holi, cop style!". The Times of India. Times News Network. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
  29. ↑ Saini, Umesh (8 March 2023). "Police Holi सिपाही से लेकर डीजीपी तक सब हुए होली की मस्ती में सराबोर डीजे की धुन पर थिरकी पुलिस" [Holi celebrations in Police department: From constable to DGP, everyone danced to the tune of the DJ.]. ETV Bharat News (in Hindi). Retrieved 1 April 2023.
  30. ↑ "कभी नहीं देखा होगा पुलिस का ऐसा 'रूप', नागिन डांस करते वायरल हुआ वीडियो" [Video of police performing serpent dance goes viral, showcasing a unique 'form' of policing.]. Jharkhand Times. 9 March 2023. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
  31. ↑ Jethani, Rimjhim (22 March 2019). "Jaipur bursts with colors in celebration of Holi". The PinkCity Post. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
  32. ↑ Sharma, Vishnu (9 March 2023). "DJ वाले बाबू ने बजाया मुन्नी बदनाम हुई तेरे लिए तो थिरक पड़े IPS, DGP को कंधों पर उछालकर नचाया" [The DJ played 'Munni Badnaam Hui' and the IPS officer danced while hoisting the DGP on his shoulders.]. Zee News (in Hindi). Retrieved 1 April 2023.
  33. ↑ पांडेय, संतोष कुमार (9 March 2023). "Watch: होली पर जमकर थिरके जयपुर पुलिस के जवान, नागिन डांस करते वायरल हुआ वीडियो" [Watch: Jaipur Police personnel dance fiercely on Holi, video of them doing the Naagin dance goes viral.]. ABP News (in Hindi). Retrieved 1 April 2023.
  34. ↑ "Rajasthan: DGP ML Lather to Honour 95 Policemen, Employees of FSL at Police Headquarters". Indian Masterminds. 12 October 2022. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
  35. ↑ Singh Charan, Bhanwar. "Two kidnappers held as CP Anand Srivastava steps in". First India News Rajasthan. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
  36. ↑ Purohit, Sharad (9 October 2021). "Jaipur Police का धरपकड़ अभियान, कई हिस्ट्रीशीटर गिरफ्तार" [Jaipur Police launches crackdown, arrests several history-sheeters]. Zee News (in Hindi). Retrieved 1 April 2023.
  37. ↑ Pareek, Sushant (24 April 2020). "डॉग लवर को जयपुर पुलिस कमिश्नर आनंद श्रीवास्तव का पूरा सपोर्ट" [Jaipur Police Commissioner Anand Srivastava expresses full support for dog lover]. Zee News (in Hindi). Retrieved 1 April 2023.
  38. ↑ "Rajasthan Police Directory". Rajasthan Police. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
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