Deepika, from the family of four IPS officers in Andhra, bats for women safety

Deepika M Patil became the first IPS cadre woman officer posted in Kurnool as Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP). She is the fourth IPS officer from her family and a role model to women of the current generation.

Hyderabad, Aug 13, 2019: IPS officer Deepika Patil who believes in complete ‘evidence-based policing’ says, “there are many latest techniques to aid scientific investigation and ease the policing,”. She is one of the four IPS officers in the same family.

Deepika’s father Vishnuvardhan Rao is currently Director General of Jharkhand Police department and her brother Harshavardhan is the Superintendent of Police of Itanagar. Deepika’s husband Vikrant Patil is now Guntakal Railway Superintendent of Police in Andhra Pradesh.

Like most of the girls, Deepika also says, “My father Vishnu Vardhan is my inspiration to become an IPS officer and serve to the society.” Deepika’s brother Harsha Vardhan and husband VikranthPatil are also IPS officers.

“Now, a lot of technological things are coming up. People don’t know because they are not used to it. If policemen start using there will be better results,” Deepika added, “I will contribute my work by using such techniques as a police officer.”

Most of the people know and Deepika also said a few times that she was graduated from BITS Pilani, Rajasthan in Civil Engineering.

In an exclusive talk with Newsmeter Deepika said, “I have completed M.Sc in Economics. And if not IPS I was interested in research studies of economics.”

This young IPS officer has her family roots in Amudala Lanka, a village in Krishna district in Andhra Pradesh. In the past, she was posted in Andhra Pradesh Greyhounds training. Greyhounds training is different from other training. Commandants are trained to tackle any situation in the forest, for jungle warfare, rappelling and various other difficult tasks. “Training session is very adventurous and difficult to do. But, now on duty, it is easy to handle situations,” said Deepika.

Deepika’s clear message to the younger generation is to take up what they want to do and passionate about.

“Everyone should contribute to society so that it becomes a better place. Don’t listen to anyone. Do what u believe in. There are fewer women in the Police department. Women should come forward and excel in this profession.”

Talking about atrocities against women she assures stringent action against culprits she said that “definitely we will not make victims run for justice. Justice is given to everyone.”

“Not only the courts punish criminals. There are several instances that police have arrested criminals and are undercover prisoners for a long time,” Deepika calmly warned to the criminals.

“Even if it is late, punishment will be for sure,” said Deepika.