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nMonika Bhardwajnis an IPS officer of AGUMT Cadre. She belongs to 2009 batch. She has performednquite well during her training at Mussorie and later in NPA, Hyderabad. She hasnrecently been transferred to Delhi and is currently working as the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime). In fact, she has become the first woman in the history of Delhi Police to head the Crime Branch. There is no denying that Delhinis the plum posting for any IPS officer of AGUMT cadre. Hopefully, Monika’snwork will become a milestone in making Delhi streets safe for women.
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nMonika was recently thrashed by lawyers. She was performing her duty and trying to pacify the charged climate during Lawyer – Delhi Police controversy. Suddenly, few lawyers started physical assault on her. One of them even dragged her by collar. Some constables saved Monika. The CCTV video which was leaked four days after this incident, has only enhanced the reputation of this brave officer.
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nMonika was recently thrashed by lawyers. She was performing her duty and trying to pacify the charged climate during Lawyer – Delhi Police controversy. Suddenly, few lawyers started physical assault on her. One of them even dragged her by collar. Some constables saved Monika. The CCTV video which was leaked four days after this incident, has only enhanced the reputation of this brave officer.
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Profile ofnMonika Bhardwaj
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nMonika was born innSampla Village of Rohtak District, Haryana. After completing schooling fromnRohtak, She did graduation from Delhi University and started preparation fornCivil Services. She studied at a premier coaching institute in Mukerjee Nagarnand worked very hard.
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nMonika’s father’snname is Kaptan Singh, who is a Sub-Inspector with Haryana Police. It is anmatter of great happiness that the daughter of an SI has become an IPS officer.nIt should also be noted that younger sister of Monika had also cracked UPSCnCivil Services. Her name is Indu Bhardwaj.
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nIn 2008 UPSCnCivil Services Examination, she had gotten All India Rank of 142. Her first choicenwas IAS, which should couldn’t get.
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nShe got thensecond choice – Indian Police Services.
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nHere again, thenfate come on her way. As mentioned above, she belongs to General Category andnhence in the rooster system of cadre allocation, she couldn’t get her homenstate. She was allotted AGUMT. She joined IPS and got training in the best possiblenmanner. Her male colleagues consider her a brave officer and many are lookingnforward towards her for giving inspiration to young girls of India.
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nShe had workednsplendidly well while being in Puduchery and working as an SP in Karaikalndistrict. Now, she is repeating her performance in Delhi.
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nHusband ofnMonika Bhardwaj
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nMonika is married. Her husband is a Software Engineer who was working in the USA when the duo had tied the knot. Post marriage, her husband has shifted to India.
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