Anuj Sharma (police officer)

Anuj Sharma
Sharma in 2019
40th Police Commissioner of Kolkata
In office
26 May 2019 – 7 February 2021
Preceded byRajesh Kumar, IPS
Succeeded bySoumen Mitra, IPS
In office
19 February 2019 – 5 April 2019
Preceded byRajiv Kumar, IPS
Succeeded byRajesh Kumar, IPS
Born (1968-03-27) 27 March 1968
EducationB.A., M.A.
Alma materLucknow University
Police career
ServiceIndian Police Service
DepartmentKolkata Police
West Bengal Police
Service years1991–Present
StatusServing
RankDirector General of Police
Badge no.19911023
Awards President's Police Medal (for Distinguished Service) (2016)
Police Medal for Meritorious Service (2007)
50th Anniversary Independence Medal (1997)
75th Independence Anniversary Medal

Anuj Sharma (born 27 March 1968) is an officer of the Indian Police Service. He was the 40th Kolkata Police Commissioner, having served from 19 February to 5 April 2019 and from 26 May 2019 to 7 February 2021. On 26 May 2019, Anuj Sharma was reinstated again as the Kolkata Police Commissioner replacing Dr. Rajesh Kumar.