Sajid Fareed Shapoo, IPS joins BEML as CVO: Bangalore: BEML Limited has announced the appointment of Dr Sajid Farid Shapoo as its new Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO). Dr Shapoo is an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer from the 1998 batch of the Madhya Pradesh cadre. Dr Shapoo has served in key leadership roles, including as Superintendent of Police in Bhind, Satna, Shivpuri, and Dewas districts of Madhya Pradesh.
He was one of the pioneering officers to join the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in 2009, where he led the Investigation Branch and later headed the Intelligence and Operations Division as Deputy Inspector General. During his tenure, he supervised high-profile terrorism related investigations.
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Shantanu Roy, Chairman and Managing Director Director of BEML Ltd, said, “Dr Shapoo is a decorated officer of the IPS who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to BEML. His proven leadership and expertise will undoubtedly drive transformative changes in the department. We are delighted to have him on board and look forward to his contributions.”
Shapoo said, “BEML is one of India’s leading companies, dedicated to manufacturing heavy engineering equipment and contributing to nation-building. I am honored to join this esteemed organisation and look forward to working with its visionary leadership and talented team to uphold the highest standards and practices for further growth.”
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Dr Shapoo joins after gained experince in the state of Madhya Pradesh, where he served as Inspector General of Law & Order, Inspector General of Anti-Naxal Operations, and most recently, Additional Director General of Special Armed Forces. His twice received the President’s Police Gallantry Medal, the highest honour for bravery in police service. Additionally, he was awarded the Police Medal for Meritorious Services and the Home Minister’s Meritorious Service Medal.
He holds a Ph.D. in Security Studies from Princeton University and a Master’s in International Affairs from Columbia University, specialising in Middle East and International Security Policy.
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