Anand Mishra

Early life and education Mr. Mishra was born to Shri Param Hans Mishra and Lt. Shanti Mishra. His ancestral family hails from Village Jigna, Itarhi, Buxar, Bihar. which shaped his early years in Hooghly district of West Bengal. He completed his matriculation from Hind Motor Education Centre and his higher secondary studies in humanities from Hind Motor High School. He later pursued Political Science (Hons.) from St. Xavier's College, Kolkata, followed by a Master's degree in Police Management from Osmania University, Hyderabad. and a passionate biker.

Police Service Mr. Mishra qualified in the UPSC Civil Services Examination (2010), and joined the IPS (2011 batch). His first posting was with the Meghalaya Police, where he served in multiple roles: ASP Shillong, ASP Tura, SDPO Dadenggre, Addl. SP Jowai, Addl. SP Williamnagar, and SP Baghmara.

He played a crucial role in leading Operation Hill Storm I & II, which were instrumental in dismantling insurgency in the Garo Hills region. and SP of multiple districts including Charaideo, Dhubri, Nagaon, and Lakhimpur.

He earned a reputation as a specialist in counter-insurgency operations, anti-corruption drives, anti-mafia measures and anti-narcotics operations.

While serving as SSP, Lakhimpur (Assam), Mr. Mishra resigned in Jan 2024 from the IPS to go back to Bihar to pursue a larger mission of political and social transformation.

Awards and recognition His exceptional service has been recognized with several prestigious awards including the Police Medal for Gallantry (President's Medal), Chief Minister's Medal for Outstanding Services (Government of Assam), Police Antarik Suraksha Seva Padak (MHA, GOI), Special Duty Medal (NE) (MHA, GOI), and multiple commendations from Directors General of Police of Meghalaya and Assam. He was also featured among the Top 50 Police Officers in India by Fame magazine.