Rajesh Kumar (police officer)

Dr. Rajesh Kumar
Rajesh Kumar at the CP's office in Lalbazar
Born (1966-01-26) 26 January 1966
Other namesRajesh Kumar Surolia
EducationPh.D.; M. Com.; FCA; FCMA; MBA (Finance); MBA (HR).
Alma materUniversity of Rajasthan
Known for40th Commissioner of Kolkata Police
Spouse
Pratibha Surolia
(m. 1992)
RelativesShyam Sunder Surolia (father)
Police career
ServiceIndian Police Service (IPS)
DepartmentWest Bengal Police
BranchKolkata Police
Service years1990—present
Rank
  • ADG (2014–present)
  • IGP (2007–2014)
  • DIG (2005–2007)
  • SP (1998–2005)
  • Addl. SP (1994–1998)
  • ASP (1993–1994)
  • Probationer (1990–1993)
Badge no.19901041
AwardsPM (2010)
CMPMOS (2017)
40th Commissioner of Police, Kolkata
In office
6 April 2019  26 May 2019
Preceded byAnuj Sharma
Succeeded byAnuj Sharma

Dr. Rajesh Kumar (born 26 January 1966) is an officer of the Indian Police Service (IPS) and a former Commissioner of Police, Kolkata. He is currently the Member-Secretary of the West Bengal Pollution Control Board (WBPCB).