Anil Kant IPS (born 5 January 1962; Age: 59 years) is a capable IPS officer, Civil servant, Road Safety Commissioner, and future DGP officer of Kerala, India. He has served in many positions in Kerala. He is an IPS officer of the 1988 batch.
He is in the top news on the Internet because he is appointed as the new DGP (Director General of Police) officer and State Police Chief of Kerala. He takes over the position of former DGP Lokanath Behera, who was retired on June 30, 2021 (Wednesday).
Who is Anil Kant?
Anil Kant Wikipedia – Anil was born on January 05, 1962, in Delhi, India. He is residing in Kerala state, India. Officer Anil’s birth sign is Capricorn.
He has joined a local school in Delhi for his high school education. He has a Master’s degree in Political Science. After his studies, he started preparing for the exam of the Union Public Service Commission.
Anil Kant Wiki (Age, Salary & Trivia)
| Full Real Name | Anil Kant. |
| Date of Birth | January 05, 1962. |
| Age (as of 2021) | 59 years old. |
| Place of Birth | Delhi, India. |
| Current Residence | Kerala, India. |
| Profession | IPS Officer and DGP Officer. |
| Net worth | INR 6-7 Crores (approx.). |
| Salary | Rs. 70K – Rs. 90K per month income. |
| Caste | Dalit community. |
| Nationality | Indian. |
| Religion | Hinduism. |
| Education | Masters in Political Science. |
| School/College | Private School in Delhi. |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn. |
| Hair Length | Short. |
| Hair Color | Black. |
| Height (approx.) | In Feet Inches: 5′ 7″. In Meters: 1.70 m. In Centimetres: 170 cm. |
| Weight (approx.) | In Kilograms: 63-69 kg. In Pounds: 138-152 lbs. |
| Eye Color | Black. |
Anil Kant’s Biography
Anil Kant Bio / Wiki – Kant has not disclosed much about his family because of security purposes. His father and his mother supported him a lot in his career. He made his parents proud by joining the civil services. He has given 36 years of his life to his work.
According to the sources, he believes in Hinduism and belongs to a Dalit community. IPS Anil Kant has not given any information related to his siblings.
Anil Kant’s Wife & Children
Anil Kant is the husband of Preetha Harit. Their date of marriage is not known. The couple has a son named Rohan Harit. Anil has not shared their picture on any social media platform. He has always taken care of his wife and child.
Career
Kant started his career as a civil servant in Kerala. He served the position as an assistant director in the Intelligence Bureau. He has also worked in Thiruvananthapuram rural and Railway. Moreover, he has worked at many other positions such as Prisons and Correctional Services, the chief of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau, and Fire Force.
Road Safety Commissioner
Anil was serving the position of the Road Safety Commissioner in Kerala, before appointing as a DGP of Kerala. He has given his full efforts on the job. He is against corruption and served 36 years in Police service without corruption or bribe.
Anil Kant appointed as New DGP of Kerala
As per the sources, the former DGP of Kerala named Lokanath Behera was retired on June 30, 2021 (Wednesday). After his retirement, Anil Kant is announced as the new DGP (Director General of Police) of Kerala. The UPSC suggested the names of Kant, B Sandhya, who is Fire and Rescue Services director-general, and Sudesh Kumar, who is a vigilance director for the post of DGP.
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The Chief Minister of Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, chose Anil for the post. As per the sources, he will serve the position for seven months only because he will retire in January 2022. The Government and UPSC are planning to appoint DGP Tomin Thachankari as the new DGP after the retirement of Kant after seven months.
Anil Kant Net Worth
Anil Kant IPS officer is earning a good amount from his career. As per the sources, the monthly salary of an IPS officer is around INR 70K-90k (approx.). Moreover, he also gets allowances such as Dearness Allowance, Transport Allowance, Human Resource Allowance, etc.
The salary of a DGP officer is around INR 150-200k (approx.). A DGP also gets several accommodations and allowances along with income. A rough calculation of Anil Kant’s net worth is at INR 6-7 Crores approximately.
Some Facts About IPS Officer Anil Kant
- Anil is the first Dalit community officer to secure the post of DGP in the southern state.
- He was honored with the President’s police medal for his excellent and meritorious services.
- In 2019, Anil Kant met Deepa Chandran and Jouhar Trippanachi for discussing HSG activities in Kerala.
- He has received the Badge of Honor for All India Police Games’s successful conduct in 2018.
- Anil has not made an account on any social media platforms.
- He has attended many functions and has also given speeches in the events of retired DGP Lokanath Behera.
- The IPS officer Lakshman Gugulloth congratulates Kant for his appointment as the new DGP of Kerala.
Feature Image Source: IANS news.
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