Navniet Sekera, an Indian police officer renowned for his relentless efforts in combating crime, particularly against women and children. Born in Uttar Pradesh, Sekera’s career spans various high-profile positions, including Senior Superintendent of Police. He’s championed initiatives like the Anti-Romeo Squad to curb harassment and has been pivotal in rescuing trafficking victims. Sekera’s proactive approach and innovative strategies have earned him accolades, transforming law enforcement’s response to social issues. Beyond his professional duties, he’s a vocal advocate for societal change, utilizing his platform to raise awareness and empower vulnerable communities. Navniet Sekera stands as a beacon of justice and compassion in India’s law enforcement landscape.
“Mere Sapno Ki Rani Kab Aayegi Tu” by Kishore Kumar
Book
“The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho
Hobbies
Reading, Traveling, Photography
Films
“Sholay”, “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge”
Colour
Blue
Perfume
Chanel Chance
Director
Rajkumar Hirani
Holiday Destinations
Switzerland, Goa, Paris
Likes
Adventure, Fine Dining, Cultural Events
Navniet Sekera Relationship Journey
Wife
Dr. Puja Thakur Sekera
Navniet Sekera Career Journey
Year
Position/Role
Organization/Workplace
1996-2004
Indian Police Service (IPS) Officer
Uttar Pradesh Police Department
2004-2006
Deputy Inspector General of Police
Agra Range, Uttar Pradesh Police Department
2006-2007
Senior Superintendent of Police
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh Police Department
2007-2012
Senior Superintendent of Police
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Police Department
2012-2015
Inspector General of Police
Varanasi Zone, Uttar Pradesh Police Department
2015-2017
Inspector General of Police
Meerut Zone, Uttar Pradesh Police Department
2017-2019
Inspector General of Police
Bareilly Zone, Uttar Pradesh Police Department
2019-2020
Inspector General of Police
Kanpur Zone, Uttar Pradesh Police Department
2020-Present
Director General of Police
Uttar Pradesh Police Department
Navniet Sekera Career Statistics
Fact
Navniet Sekera was born into a middle-class farmer family.
Navniet Sekera’s wife, Dr. Puja Thakur Sekera, is a Social Activist, Motivational Speaker, Philanthropist, and a Counselor for Empowering Women against Harassment.
Navniet Sekera studied in all-boys Hindi-medium schools until the 12th grade.
Despite being turned away due to his lack of English skills while seeking admission to BSc at Hansraj College in Delhi, Navniet Sekera later cleared the IIT-JEE entrance exam on his first attempt and enrolled himself at IIT.
Navniet Sekera quit his master’s course midway after experiencing disgraceful treatment at a police station when attempting to report a complaint about a piece of land illegally captured by a local criminal with his father.
Despite his UPSC final results rank allowing him to enter the Indian Administrative Service, Navniet Sekera chose the Indian Police Service (IPS).
As the Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) of Gorakhpur, Navniet Sekera developed a GPS-GIS based Automatic Vehicle Location System (AVLS), for which he was rewarded with a cash prize of Rs. 5 lakh by the then Chief Minister of UP, Rajnath Singh.
Navniet Sekera became the youngest police chief (SSP) of the state capital Lucknow at the age of 32.
Navniet Sekera developed and organized the concept of ‘Women Power Line 1090,’ aimed at empowering women, which was started by the UP government in 2012.
Navniet Sekera is a Keynote Speaker, Corporate Mentor, Growth Hacker, Public Servant, Woman Empowerment Practitioner, and a Policy Designing expert.
Navniet Sekera is an active member of the Indian Film Writer’s Association.
Throughout his career, Navniet Sekera has been involved in around 60 police encounters resulting in the demise of criminals.
A web series titled “Bhaukaal” on MX Player is inspired by real-life incidents during Navniet Sekera’s tenure as the SSP, Muzaffarnagar, in 2004, depicting his battle against mafia rule and the dismantling of prominent gangster associations.
Navniet Sekera Income
Salary (approx.)
1,50,000.00 INR per month (as per 7th pay Commission)
