Joginder Singh: The Fearless IPS Who Jailed Lalu Yadav, Transformed CBI

• IPS officer Joginder Singh, Director of CBI from 1996-1997, was known for his fearless and rule-abiding approach.
• He played a pivotal role in the Fodder Scam, leading to Lalu Yadav's resignation and subsequent imprisonment, despite political pressure.
• Singh's tenure, though only 11 months, significantly enhanced CBI's autonomy, changing its image from a 'caged parrot' to an independent investigative body.
• His relationship with then-PM I.K. Gujral was strained due to his insistence on pursuing high-profile cases like the Fodder Scam, Urea Scam, and JMM Bribery Case.
• After retirement, he authored books like *Inside CBI* and *The Secrets of CBI*, revealing political interference and details of major scams.