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India.com
3 days ago
- India.com
Got expelled from school for scoring low marks in Class 10, later cleared UPSC exam in first attempt, became IPS officer with AIR…, he is...
It's not how far you fall, but how high you bounce that counts. And nothing can explain this much better than the success story of IPS officer Akash Kulhari. He was even expelled from school for scoring low marks in Class 10th. Yet, he cracked the UPSC exam on his very first attempt. Hailing from Bikaner, Rajasthan, IPS Akash Kulhari completed his early education at a local school. After securing just 57% in his Class 10th board exams, he was denied admission to Class 11 by the same school. Undeterred, his father enrolled him in Kendriya Vidyalaya, Bikaner. There, Akash dedicated himself to his studies and scored a remarkable 85% in his Class 12 exams. He earned a degree from Duggal College. He then pursued a Master's degree (MA) from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). Following his MA, he enrolled in an program and simultaneously began preparing for the UPSC examination. Akash Kulhari secured All India Rank(AIR) of 273 in the 2005 Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exam. At present, he serves as Inspector General (IG) (Public Grievances)/Director General of Police (DGP) Headquarters in the Uttar Pradesh cadre.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Time of India
Fraudsters dupe two elderly persons of over Rs 3 crore
Hyderabad: In two separate cases, fraudsters posing as Bengaluru police and CBI officials duped an 80-year-old retired Osmania University professor from Tarnaka and a 68-year-old businessman from Mancherial of Rs 2.12 crore and Rs 1.7 crore, respectively. Based on their complaints, the Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police and TGCSB Ramagundam police registered cases. Interestingly, the names used by the fraudsters in both incidents were the same. On March 11, the retired professor from Tarnaka received a call from a person who introduced himself as Shiva Prasad, SI at Ashok Nagar PS in Bengaluru. Soon after, another individual, posing as CBI officer Akash Kulhari, contacted him and threatened arrest in connection with a money laundering case linked to a notorious offender, Sadakhat Khan, unless he paid a 'security deposit'. Under pressure, the retired professor made multiple transactions between March and May 2025, transferring funds from his accounts in the Bank of Baroda, State Bank of India, and Telangana State Co-op Apex Bank. Later, the fraudsters introduced another impersonator, 'Navjor Simi IPS,' who assured the victim that the money would be refunded after the completion of the investigation. "I prematurely closed my fixed deposits, took hand loans, and transferred the money," the 80-year-old said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cei mai comozi pantofi de mers pentru bărbați din 2025! Cumpără acum Undo In his last transaction on May 15, he sent Rs 4.9 lakh. In total, the retired professor transferred Rs 2.12 crore. "The retired professor waited for about a week, hoping that the 'cops' would return his money after verifying his financial transaction history. When they stopped responding, he lodged a complaint. We are analysing the bank transaction data to identify the accused," said a Hyderabad city Cyber Crime official. In a similar incident, a 68-year-old businessman from Mancherial was duped of Rs 1.74 crore by fraudsters using the same identities — SI Shiva Prasad of Bengaluru police and CBI officer Akash Kulhari. On March 18, the victim received a call from 'SI Shiva Prasad', who contacted him to 'CBI officer Akash Kulhari'. The caller claimed the victim was involved in a human trafficking and money laundering case linked to Sadakhat Khan. "They threatened to arrest me and forced me to transfer Rs 1.74 crore to various bank accounts between March 19 and April 28 on the pretext of verifying my financial records. They claimed the money would be refunded. Apart from my savings, I also mortgaged gold jewellery to raise money," the businessman said. When the 'officers' failed to refund the amount and stopped responding to his calls, the businessman approached the police and lodged a complaint at TGCSB cases were registered under relevant sections of the BNS and IT Act against unidentified persons. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Brother's Day wishes , messages and quotes !
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Time of India
Telangana: Crooks threaten 2 elderly with arrest, dupe them of over Rs 3cr
Representative Image HYDERABAD: In two separate cases, fraudsters posing as Bengaluru police and CBI officials duped an 80-year-old retired Osmania University professor from Tarnaka and a 68-year-old businessman from Mancherial of Rs 2.1 crore and Rs 1.7 crore, respectively. Based on their complaints, the Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police and TGCSB Ramagundam police registered cases. Interestingly, the names used by the fraudsters in both incidents were the same. On March 11, the retired professor from Tarnaka received a call from a person who introduced himself as Shiva Prasad, SI at Ashok Nagar PS in Bengaluru. Soon after, another individual, posing as CBI officer Akash Kulhari, contacted him and threatened arrest in connection with a money laundering case linked to a notorious offender, Sadakhat Khan, unless he paid a 'security deposit'. Under pressure, the retired professor made multiple transactions between March and May 2025, transferring funds from his accounts in the Bank of Baroda, State Bank of India, and Telangana State Co-op Apex Bank. 'Financial history' Later, the fraudsters introduced another impersonator, 'Navjor Simi IPS,' who assured the victim that the money would be refunded after the completion of the investigation. "I prematurely closed my fixed deposits, took hand loans, and transferred the money," the 80-year-old said. In his last transaction on May 15, he sent Rs 4.9 lakh. In total, the retired professor transferred Rs 2.12 crore. "The retired professor waited for about a week, hoping that the 'cops' would return his money after verifying his financial transaction history. When they stopped responding, he lodged a complaint. We are analysing the bank transaction data to identify the accused," said an official. In a similar incident, a 68-year-old businessman from Mancherial was duped of Rs 1.74 crore by fraudsters using the same identities - SI Shiva Prasad of Bengaluru police and CBI officer Akash Kulhari. On March 18, the victim received a call from 'SI Shiva Prasad', who contacted him to 'CBI officer Akash Kulhari'. The caller claimed the victim was involved in a human trafficking and money laundering case linked to Sadakhat Khan. "They threatened to arrest me and forced me to transfer Rs 1.74 crore to various bank accounts between March 19 and April 28 on the pretext of verifying my financial records. They claimed the money would be refunded. Apart from my savings, I also mortgaged gold jewellery to raise money," the businessman said. When the 'officers' failed to refund the amount and stopped responding to his calls, the businessman approached the police and lodged a complaint at TGCSB Ramagundam. Separate cases were registered under relevant sections of the BNS and IT Act. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Brother's Day wishes , messages and quotes !
News18
20-05-2025
- News18
UPSC Success: After Only 57% in 10th, This Officer Qualified IPS Exam In One Go
Last Updated: Akash Kulhari, who was once expelled from school, later cleared the UPSC exam on his first attempt. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exam is widely regarded as one of the toughest in the country, testing not just knowledge but also perseverance, patience, and resilience. Clearing it in a single attempt is a remarkable achievement that only a few manage each year. Every UPSC success story is unique and different. The achievements of the candidates reflect years of dedication, effort, and personal sacrifice. Among these inspiring journeys, the story of Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Akash Kulhari stands out for his remarkable determination and ability to overcome extraordinary challenges while preparing for the exam. Born and raised in Bikaner, Rajasthan, Akash was not a brilliant student in his early years. In his Class 10 board exams, he just scored 57 per cent and was refused by the school for admission in 11th standard. In an interview he said, 'I was expelled from school after the 10th result came, but I did not give up." His parents also faced significant problems due to his poor performance, as per reports. After being expelled, Akash transferred to a Kendriya Vidyalaya, where he made a remarkable turnaround. He scored an impressive 85 per cent in Class 12 . After this he completed his from Duggal College, Bikaner and a master's degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University's (JNU) School of Social Science. He also holds a degree from JNU. While studying at JNU he simultaneously prepared for the UPSC exam and cracked the civil services examination in his first attempt in 2005. He achieved an All India Rank (AIR) of 273. In 2006, he joined the Indian Police Service (IPS) in Uttar Pradesh cadre. Over the years he has served the nation with integrity and dedication. He currently holds the position of Inspector General (IG) of Public Grievances at the Director General of Police (DGP) Headquarters in Uttar Pradesh. Talking about his inspiration during the interview, he said, 'After graduation, I had two career options in front of me. The first was that I should do an MBA and do a job in the corporate sector and the second option was to prepare for civil services. My mother wanted my children to serve the country by becoming officers, so respecting the mother's wish, I decided to take the civil services examination. When I got success in the first attempt, the younger brother also chose this path, he is also an officer today. Akash Kulhari's story is a powerful reminder that poor early academic performance doesn't define your destiny. With resilience, dedication, and the right mindset, one can overcome even the toughest challenges and carve a path to success. First Published: May 20, 2025, 10:13 IST
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Time of India
Kol cop latest victim of digital arrest, loses Rs 17L
Kolkata: A Kolkata Police sub-inspector, posted in one of the armed battalions of the force, was held under ' digital arrest ' for two-and-a-half-months and coerced into paying Rs 17.6 lakh to fraudsters who posed as officials from telecom regulator TRAI. Ironically, the cybercriminals accused the officer of being involved in cybercrimes. The 46-year-old officer said he paid up to "settle the matter" to protect his family's honour. The criminals first called the officer in Jan and accused him of cyber fraud, extortion and money laundering . Over WhatsApp video calls they showed him forged documents bearing logos of national agencies like CBI, ED and RBI and informed him that he had been named in 67 cases. One fraudster, posing as IPS officer Rakesh Kumar of CBI, even claimed that he needed to be arrested "immediately". For close to three months, the fraudsters maintained relentless pressure on the police officer through threats and intimidation. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo Convinced that the arrest threat was real, the officer made three separate payments — Rs 9.5 lakh on Jan 30, Rs 5 lakh on Feb 2 and Rs 3.1 lakh on March 3, 2025 — before realising that he was being duped. Investigation revealed the scammers used the identity of a senior police officer in Mumbai to create a fake ID card, which they showed to the victim to convince him that he was speaking to an inspector of the Mumbai cybercrime unit. "In an earlier case, fraudsters had used a fake arrest warrant that featured the name of IPS officer Akash Kulhari who is currently serving in the Lucknow Commissionerate. We expect a similar modus operandi in this case," said an officer. The probe has also traced the extorted funds to three different bank accounts in Jaipur and Jodhpur in Rajasthan and Tezpur in Assam. A case has been registered under multiple sections of Information Technology Act and BNS, including sections related to identity theft and cheating by impersonation.
