India's First IPS Batch Officer, 100-Year-Old Joshi, to be Honored on March 5
India's First IPS Batch Officer, 100-Year-Old Joshi, to be Honored on March 5
- •Former DGP Harivallabh Mohanlal Joshi, from India's first IPS batch (1948), turns 100 on March 5.
- •He is believed to be the last surviving officer from the 39-member batch that replaced the British Imperial Police.
- •Joshi vividly recalls the 1969 Chambal encounter, where he played a key role in combating dacoits.
- •Despite his age, he remains remarkably fit, walks independently, and possesses a sharp memory.
- •The Madhya Pradesh IPS Association will honor him on March 5, celebrating his legacy in police service.
