D. P. Kohli

Dharamnath Prasad Kohli was the founder Director of the CBI, India's Central Investigation Agency.[1][2] He held office from 1 April 1963 to 31 May 1968. Before this, he was Inspector-General of Police of the Special Police Establishment from 1955 to 1963. Prior to that, he was police chief in Madhya Bharat and Uttar Pradesh states.[1] He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1967 for his distinguished services by Government of India.[3]

While inaugurating the 4th Biennial Joint Conference of the CBI and State Anti-Corruption Officers, Kohli told the delegates

The public expects the highest standard from you both in efficiency and integrity. That faith has to be sustained. The motto of the CBI - Industry, Impartiality and Integrity: these must always guide your work. Loyalty to duty must come first, everywhere, at all times and in all circumstances.[1]

Since 1999, the CBI has been hold the annual "DP Kohli Memorial Lecture" In Delhi, in his honour.[4][5]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "A Brief History of CBI: Founder Director". Central Bureau of Investigation. Retrieved 2014-07-02.
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  3. ↑ "Padma Awards Directory (1954–2013)" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs.
  4. ↑ "CBI to celebrate its Golden Jubilee amidst criticism of misuse". Business Standard. 2013-04-04. Retrieved 2013-12-25.
  5. ↑ "Speech of Shri Gopalkrishna Gandhi at 15th D P Kohli Memorial Lecture" (PDF). CBI. 15 April 2014. Retrieved 2014-07-02.


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