THE ENFORCER : An IPS Officer’s War on Crime in India’s Badlands

Author: Anirudhya Mitra

Brand: HarperCollins Children's Books

Binding: Paperback

Number Of Pages: 352

Release Date: 19-09-2025

Details: In the volatile heartland of Indian politics, where crime and power often walk hand in hand, Prashant Kumar became the unflinching face of law enforcement in Uttar Pradesh. The Enforcer tells the gripping story of the IPS officer who came to embody the state’s iron fist in its war on crime.
From his early days in uniform to his rise as UP’s top cop, Prashant Kumar’s career spans high-stakes operations, communal flare-ups and the brutal realities of crime control in one of India’s most complex states. Known for keeping calm under pressure, Prashant Kumar led countless operations against dreaded gangsters, cracked down on terror modules and played a pivotal role in maintaining law and order during some of the state’s most fraught moments.
Behind the headlines and encounters lies a story of strategic thinking, moral ambiguity and walking a tightrope between the rule of law and political compulsions. The Enforcer dives deep into the machinery of Indian policing, tracing Kumar’s journey through shifting governments, public scrutiny and the ever-present shadow of violence. This is not just the story of a policeman; it is a window into the making of modern-day state power.

EAN: 9789353454333

Package Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 1.1 inches

Languages: English