Who is SP Upasana Yadav: Know who is Kaithal’s SP Upasana Yadav, 2017 batch IPS officer. Read his UPSC rank, education, career, family background and how he clashed with Minister Anil Vij. Also watch viral video.
SP Upasana Yadav: A controversy made headlines in Haryana’s Kaithal district last Friday, when the video of the argument between senior state minister Anil Vij and Kaithal Superintendent of Police Upasana Yadav went viral. The matter was regarding suspension of a sub-inspector. After the video of the argument between the two went viral on social media, people are reacting fiercely. Most of the people are praising the calm and professional temperament of IPS officer SP Upasana Yadav. Meanwhile, know who is SP Upasana Yadav, with whom Minister Anil Vij clashed.
Who is SP Upasana Yadav?
Upasana Yadav is a 2017 batch IPS officer. Upasana, a resident of Nangal Mundi, a small village in Haryana, always remained ahead in studies. Till class 10, he studied at the Bharatiya Senior Secondary School in his village and stood first in the entire Haryana in matriculation. She had topped during her studies in IIT and then passed the UPSC exam and became an IPS.
When did SP Upasana Yadav pass the UPSC exam, what rank?
Upasana Yadav secured 596th rank in the UPSC exam in 2017, while her rank in the OBC category was 95th. He achieved many achievements early in his career and got home cadre after his foundation course.
SP Upasana Yadav’s family
SP Upasana Yadav’s father is a teacher and her sister Namrata Singh is a radiologist. Younger brother Deepak is also preparing for competitive exams. Before becoming IPS, Upasana had worked as a Sales Tax Inspector in Gurugram.
Responsibilities of Upasana Yadav as Kaithal SP
As soon as Upasana Yadav took over as the 50th Superintendent of Police, she made law and order, women’s safety and the campaign against drugs her priority in the district. She has a very strict approach towards corruption and has taken many initiatives for civil safety and crime control.
The whole truth about the dispute with SP Upasana Yadav and Minister Anil Vij
During the Grievance Redressal Committee meeting, Cabinet Minister Anil Vij immediately ordered that a sub-inspector be suspended. But SP Upasana told that the sub-inspector is from Kurukshetra district, hence he does not have the right to suspend. The debate intensified on this matter. It can be seen in the video that Anil Vij was saying, “I am saying, suspend it.” Upasana Yadav maintains peace and explains that her authority is limited only to her district. At this the minister gets angry and says, “Then get out of here if you don’t have any power.” This incident highlighted Upasana’s patience and professionalism. Watch the viral video below-
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Social media reaction to viral video
After the video went viral, Bureaucrats India and other agencies stood in support of Upasana Yadav and praised her calm and precise professionalism. Many people are considering his cool and gentle nature as an example in comparison to the intensity of Anil Vij.