Vishwas Nangre Patil is Nagpur CP

 

Staff Reporter :

 

 

DECORATED IPS officer, not-
ed orator and author of the
motivational books “Man Mein
Hai Vishwas” and “Kar Har
Maidan Fateh”,Vishwas Nangre
Patil, who came into the nation-
al spotlight for his courageous
role during the 26/11 Mumbai
terror attacks, has been
appointed as the new
Commissioner of Police (CP) of
Nagpur City.

 

The Maharashtra
Home Department has trans-
ferred the 1997-batch IPS offi-
cer from his current post as
Additional Director General of
Police (ADG), Anti-Corruption
Bureau (ACB), replacing Dr
Ravinder Kumar Singal, who has
been shifted as ADG, ACB.
Vishwas Nangre Patil is
among the State’s most recog-
nised police officers. Over the
years, he has earned a reputa-
tion for firm policing, admin-
istrative skills and his ability to
connect with people from all
walks of life. His arrival is expect-
ed to bring a wealth of experi-
ence to the Nagpur Police.
Born on June 1, 1973, in
Kokrud village of Sangli district,
Nangre Patil comes from a farm-
ing family. His father was the
village sarpanch and encour-
aged him to pursue higher edu-
cation and public service. After
studying at Shivaji University
and Osmania University, he
cleared the UPSC examination
and joined the Indian Police
Service in 1997.

 

During a career spanning
nearly three decades, he has
held several key positions across
Maharashtra, serving in Dhule,
Nanded, Latur, Thane Rural,
Kolhapur, Nashik and Mumbai. He built a reputation for disci-
pline and efficient administra-
tion while serving as
Superintendent of Police and
later as Commissioner of Police,
Nashik. He also handled sev-
eral sensitive assignments as
Joint Commissioner of Police
(Law and Order), Mumbai.
Nangre Patil came into the
national spotlight during the
26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.
As Deputy Commissioner of
Police, Zone-I, South Mumbai,
he led police teams into the Taj
Mahal Palace Hotel and played
a crucial role in evacuating civil-
ians trapped inside. His courage
during the operation earned
him the President’s Police
Medal for Gallantry in 2015.
Beyond policing, he is wide-
ly known as an author and moti-
vational speaker. His autobi-
ography, ‘Man Mein Hai
Vishwas’, and its English ver-
sion, ‘Head Held High’, have
inspired thousands of UPSC
aspirants and young readers.
Another book,‘Kar Har Maidan
Fateh’, was later translated into
English as‘Win AllYour Battles’.
His speeches on discipline,
leadership and ethics contin-
ue to draw large audiences
across Maharashtra.
Despite his popularity,
Nangre Patil has remained
closely connected to his roots.
He is known for his simple
lifestyle and enjoys a strong fol-
lowing among students and
young people. His wife, Rupali
Nangre Patil and their children,
Janhavi and Ranveer, have been
a constant source of support
throughout his demanding
career.
His appointment comes at a
time when Nagpur Police is
intensifying efforts against
organised crime, cyber fraud
and drug-related offences.
Officers and citizens alike are
hopeful that his experience and
people-friendly approach will
further strengthen policing in
the city.

 

 

Dr Ravinder Kumar Singal
leaves behind a legacy of
citizen-centric policing

 

DR RAVINDER Kumar Singal, who
assumed charge as CP Nagpur on
February 1, 2024, leaves office after
a tenure marked by technology-driv-
en policing and a strong focus on
public participation. A senior IPS
officer and former ADG (Highway
Traffic), he adopted a zero-tolerance
approach towards crime and stressed
the need for closer engagement
between the police and citizen
built a reputation for disci-
pline and efficient administra-
tion while serving as
Superintendent of Police and
later as Commissioner of Police,
Nashik. He also handled sev-
eral sensitive assignments as
Joint Commissioner of Police
(Law and Order), Mumbai.
Nangre Patil came into the
national spotlight during the
26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.
As Deputy Commissioner of
Police, Zone-I, South Mumbai,
he led police teams into the Taj
Mahal Palace Hotel and played
a crucial role in evacuating civil-
ians trapped inside. His courage
during the operation earned
him the President’s Police
Medal for Gallantry in 2015.
Beyond policing, he is wide-
ly known as an author and moti-
vational speaker. His autobi-
ography, ‘Man Mein Hai
Vishwas’, and its English ver-
sion, ‘Head Held High’, have
inspired thousands of UPSC
aspirants and young readers.

 

Another book,‘Kar Har Maidan
Fateh’, was later translated into
English as‘Win AllYour Battles’.
His speeches on discipline,
leadership and ethics contin-
ue to draw large audiences
across Maharashtra.
Despite his popularity,
Nangre Patil has remained
closely connected to his roots.
He is known for his simple
lifestyle and enjoys a strong fol-
lowing among students and
young people. His wife, Rupali
Nangre Patil and their children,
Janhavi and Ranveer, have been
a constant source of support
throughout his demanding
career.
His appointment comes at a
time when Nagpur Police is
intensifying efforts against
organised crime, cyber fraud
and drug-related offences.
Officers and citizens alike are
hopeful that his experience and
people-friendly approach will
further strengthen policing in
the city.
Vishwas Nangre Patil is Nagpur CP
One of the major initiatives
launched under his leadership
was “Operation Thunder”, an
anti-drug campaign that com-
bined strict action against ped-
dlers with awareness pro-
grammes aimed at students
and young people. The drive
resulted in several seizures and
arrests and helped bring the
issue of substance abuse into
sharper focus.
He also launched“Operation
Shakti” to crack down on
human trafficking and com-
mercial sexual exploitation.
Under the campaign, several
rescue operations were carried
out and action was taken
against illegal activities.
Dr Singal strengthened pre-
ventive policing by conduct-
ing surprise night operations
and stepping up action against
history-sheeters, gambling
dens and organised crime net-
works. Cybercrime investiga-
tions were also expanded, while
a Special Investigation Team
was formed to probe major
fraud cases.

 

Road safety remained anoth-
er area of focus. Through
“Operation U-Turn”, Nagpur
Police promoted helmet use
and stricter enforcement of traf-
fic rules. He also encouraged
the use of technology and inno-
vative patrolling methods to
improve public safety.
Known for his accessibility
and fitness-conscious lifestyle,
Dr Singal maintained regular
interaction with citizens and
urged officers to stay connect-
ed with the public. Grievance
redressal programmes and vis-
its to sensitive areas helped
strengthen public trust in the
police force.
After more than two years at
the helm of Nagpur Police, Dr
Singal has now been appoint-
ed as ADG, ACB. His tenure will
be remembered for balancing
firm law enforcement with a
people-friendly approach and
community-oriented policing