Robin Hibu
1993 batch IPS Officer
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Robin Hibu (born 1 July 1968) is a serving IPS officer of 1993 (47RR)[1] batch of AGMUT cadre. Hibu is currently posted as Special Commissioner of Police at Delhi Armed Police . Hibu was also the CSO (chief security officer) at Rastrapati Bhavan.[2][3][4][5] Hibu also holds the position as managing director at Delhi Police Housing Corporation.[6][7]
Robin Hibu | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1 July 1968 Arunachal |
| Education | Master's degree in Sociology |
| Alma mater | Jawaharlal Nehru University |
| Police career | |
| Service years | 1993 - present |
| Status | Active |
| Rank | DGP, Managing Director at Delhi Housing Corporation |
| Batch | 47RR |
| Cadre | AGMUT |
| Awards | UN Peace Medal for Meritorious Services in Bosnia, President's Police Medal for Gallantry President's Police Medal for Distinguished Services in 2010 and 2017 Best IPS Officer Award |
Early life and education
Hibu was born and brought up in a small village named 'Hong' in Ziro Valley of Arunachal Pradesh. Hibu has a master's degree in sociology from the Jawaharlal Nehru University.[8]
Police career
Hibu joined as an IPS officer in 1993. He is the first IPS officer from Arunachal Pradesh.[9][10][11]
Hibu also served as the Joint commnissioner of Police, New Delhi.[12] Hibu, in his posting at New Delhi, always raised his concern about women's safety[13][14][15] and against racism towards North-East Indian people residing in Delhi.[16][17][18] Hibu, even left his personal mobile on social media platforms so that North-eastern people can contact him immediately whenever they are in problems.[19]
Hibu, during the COVID-19 pandemic, encouraged citizens to work without any fear as he was also helping the victims.[20]
As reported by Navbharat Times, Hibu doesn't own any house, car, or two-wheeler despite being an IPS officer and donates 60% of his own salary to his charity Helping Hands.[21]
In June, 2024, Hibu was promoted to the DGP rank by the Union Home Ministry of India.[22][23]
Interviews and commentaries
In an interview with The Hindu, Robin Hibu raised concern about females' safety in the current era.[24]
Social activities
Hibu runs an NGO 'Helping Hands' to serve the North-east Indian citizens in distress.[25] The NGO also provided oxygen in Delhi during the COVID-19.[26][27] Noted Indian boxer and Rajya Sabha MP Mary Kom also supported Hibu's NGO Helping Hands and provided financial support to Northeastern COVID-19 patients in Delhi.[28]
Awards
- UN Peace Medal for Meritorious Services in Bosnia – 1998[29]
- Samajik Ratna Puraskar – 2007[30]
- President's Police Medal for Distinguished Services in 2010 and 2017.[31][32]
- Global Mahatma Gandhi Award, 2019.[33]
- Ati Utkrisht Seva Padak.[34]
- Best IPS Officer Award (Newspapers Association of India ).[35]
- Antrik Suraksha Seva Padak
Biography on Robin
- Hibu's Biography by Khamrang, Thanmi (2021). Cop With A Golden Heart Robin Hibu. Walnut Publication. ISBN 9789355741004.[36][37][38]
- IGP Robin Hibu gets honoured with President of India Distinguish Service Medal again[39]
- Dos & don'ts in Delhi irk N-E students