New Delhi (Rakesh Maria IPS)This is the story of the IPS officer who is credited with changing the face of Mumbai, At one time, Mumbai was drenched in blood and was under the dangerous influence of the underworld, Even Bollywood was living under its threat, Then a police officer named Rakesh Maria took command and changed the face of Mumbai, He investigated the 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts, solved the mystery of 26/11 attacks,, Rakesh Maria is called the supercop of Maharashtra,
Why is Rakesh Maria in the news?
The first posting of IPS Rakesh Maria was as Assistant Superintendent of Police in Akola district of Maharashtra. During his career, he also served in top posts like Commissioner of Police, Mumbai. He retired as Director General of Home Guards in 2017. Maria’s name has always been in the news for her fearlessness, straightforwardness and her ability to quickly resolve even the most difficult matters. These days he is in the headlines for his interview and autobiography ‘Let Me Say It Now’.
New identity given to Mumbai
Rakesh Maria has been in the news due to the revelation of a controversial incident related to the 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts with Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt. His working style and methods of investigation have often remained the subject of discussion. He was awarded the ‘Police Medal’ only after 13 years of service, whereas this medal is usually given after 15 years of service. Apart from this, he also exposed the word ‘fixing’ for the first time in Indian cricket. Rakesh Maria created a hero-like image in the police service on the basis of his passion.
Preparations were done at a friend’s house
Rakesh Maria is a 1981 batch IPS officer. Due to not being able to prepare properly for the UPSC exam in Mumbai, he prepared by staying at his friend’s house in Delhi. From the very beginning, he had a passion to become a police officer, this was the reason why he had filled the option of IPS 5 times in the UPSC form, as he had also admitted in an interview. Clear information about his UPSC rank is not available, but he was selected for the Indian Police Service.
Sanjay Dutt was arrested from the airport
Sanjay Dutt’s name came up during the investigation of the 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts. Rakesh Maria was the investigation officer of this case. According to Rakesh Maria, Hanif Kadawala, a Mumbai-based restaurant owner, and Sameer Hingora, the then chairman of IMPPA, had taken Sanjay Dutt’s name during interrogation. Then Sanjay Dutt was accused of possessing illegal weapons. When Sanjay Dutt returned from Mauritius after shooting, he was taken straight from the airport to Mumbai Crime Branch and kept in a secret room for questioning.
slapped the actor
Maria claimed in her autobiography and interview that during the initial interrogation, Sanjay Dutt was constantly reiterating his innocence. Under stress, Maria slapped him and dragged him by his hair. After this Sanjay Dutt broke down and confessed to possessing illegal weapons. Rakesh Maria also told that when Sunil Dutt came to meet him, Sanjay Dutt fell at his feet and cried and said – Papa, a mistake was made, Sanjay Dutt was later jailed for possessing illegal weapons.
