Gupteshwar Pandey


Gupteshwar Pandey has been an IPS officer since 1987. Currently he is serving as Director General of Police of Bihar.

Early life and education

Gupteshwar Pandey was born in 1961 in Geruabandh village of Buxar district. His village was away from basic facilities like electricity, health, education and road. After completing his intermediate, he studied in Patna University. He appeared for UPSC again and joined the Indian Police Service in 1987 and was allotted Bihar Cadre.

Career as IPS

He has served as SP in few major districts of Bihar. While serving as IG of Tirhut Division Muzaffarpur Range, he had started many initiatives to curb crime and make police people friendly. https://www.telegraphindia.com/bihar/buddhist-wisdom-to-boost-cop-citizen-relations-muzaffarpur-range-inspector-general-of-police-starts-initiative-to-make-a-people-friendly-force/cid/387157

Alcohol ban campaign

In November 2015, Bihar Government completely banned alcohol. Gupteswar Pandey traveled across Bihar and campaigned for alcohol ban. Women supported this campaign to a great extent.