1. Early Life & Education
While publicly available details about his early childhood are limited, Prafulla Kumar is a member of the Indian Police Service (IPS) in the Rajasthan (RJ) cadre, 2001 batch. (YUMPU)
His entry into the Rajasthan cadre and subsequent empanelment suggest a steady career progression within the state police. For example, records show that he was among the 22 IPS officers of the 2001 batch empanelled for the rank of inspector-general equivalent by the Government of India. (Elets eGov)
Educational details are not widely publicised in the public domain for this officer.
2. Career Trajectory — Key Milestones
2.1 Induction & Early Postings
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As an IPS officer of Rajasthan cadre 2001 batch, Prafulla Kumar began his career serving in district and field assignments, which is customary for officers in the early years. (Patrika News)
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For example, in early years he served as SP (Superintendent of Police) in districts like Ajmer, Jaipur Rural, Kota City, Jaipur City, Jalore, Karauli, Dholpur. (Patrika News)
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He also held training roles — he served as Principal at the Rajasthan Police Training Centre, Jodhpur. (Patrika News)
2.2 Rising Through the Ranks
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Over time he moved to higher responsibilities: in February 2023, he was posted as Inspector General (IGP) – Crime, Police Headquarters, Rajasthan. (indianbureaucracy.com)
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In July 2022, he took charge as IG, Udaipur Range (covering districts like Udaipur, Dungarpur, Banswara, Pratapgarh, Chittorgarh, Rajsamand) for the Rajasthan Police. (Udaipurtimes website)
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He had earlier also headed the Anti Terrorist Squad (ATS) for Rajasthan as IG-ATS. (Udaipurtimes website)
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He was also posted as IGP, Vigilance and later transferred as IGP, Intelligence for Rajasthan. (Witness In The Corridors)
2.3 Empanelment & Seniority
His empanelment for IG-equivalent posts by the Government of India indicates recognition of his suitability for senior leadership roles. (Elets eGov)
Over more than two decades of service (since ~2001), he has handled multiple major zones/ranges, specialised wings (ATS, Intelligence), and crime divisions — showcasing a broad spectrum of policing experience.
3. Noteworthy Assignments & Operational Highlights
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As IG Udaipur Range, he was tasked with managing a region that had experienced high-profile communal and criminal incidents, including the tailors’ murder in Udaipur in 2022. He was part of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted by the Rajasthan government to probe that case. (The Indian Express)
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At the ATS and Intelligence assignments, his roles would have included counter-terror, extremist threat mitigation, surveillance and intelligence gathering.
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During his stint in district postings, he also served in training capacity, indicating his involvement in shaping newer entrants to the police force.
4. Controversies & Public Scrutiny
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A 2019 news item refers to a ‘rape complaint’ filed by a woman (identified as the fiancée of a trainee IPS officer) wherein the then Jodhpur Police Commissioner, Prafulla Kumar, is quoted as saying a case was registered and the investigation would follow standard protocol. (The Times of India)
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Note: In this particular article, the officer in question is described as a trainee IPS officer from Bikaner and is not explicitly identified as Prafulla Kumar himself; but the article quotes “Jodhpur police commissioner Prafulla Kumar” in the context of the case.
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A 2005 case report of a rape of a German national in Jodhpur mentions that the investigation was led by ASP Prafulla Kumar (early in his career). The court took suo-moto cognizance. (CaseMine)
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No major publicly documented personal misconduct allegation or departmental inquiry (to accessible sources) against him seems to dominate his profile.
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Given his roles in intelligence/ATS/vigilance, implications of the high-stress nature of assignments mean that operational criticism or public debate likely occurred though publicly accessible detailed controversies are limited in the open domain.
5. Style & Reputation
From available public commentary:
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One article characterises him as a “tough taskmaster” during his stint as Additional Commissioner of Police in Jaipur.
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Given the variety of his postings (district SPs, ATS, intelligence, training, range IG) his profile suggests an officer trusted for both operational and administrative responsibilities.
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His empanelment and senior postings indicate his ranking and reputation within the Rajasthan Police hierarchy.
6. Current Status
As of October 2025, he has been cited in transfers as the IGP, Intelligence, Rajasthan Police, following his earlier term as IGP, Vigilance. (Witness In The Corridors)
Thus, he continues to remain within the senior leadership cadre of Rajasthan Police, handling key sensitive domains of intelligence and vigilance.
7. Interesting Facts
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The batch number: He is part of the 2001 batch of IPS officers in Rajasthan. (YUMPU)
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He has headed multiple specialist wings: ATS, Intelligence, Vigilance — indicating his exposure to covert and sensitive policing domains.
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His posting as IG, Udaipur Range came at a time when the Udaipur region was under intense scrutiny post the tailor-murder incident and communal tensions; his appointment was part of the state’s attempt at stabilising law & order. (ETGovernment.com)
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Early in his career, as ASP in Jodhpur, he was associated with the investigation of a crime involving a foreign tourist, which drew high-level judicial attention. (CaseMine)
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His career path reflects both field operations (districts) and strategic leadership (state headquarters, intelligence, training).
8. FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q1. What cadre and batch is Prafulla Kumar IPS from?
A1. He is from the Rajasthan cadre of the Indian Police Service, batch 2001. (YUMPU)
Q2. What are some of the senior posts held by him?
A2. Some senior posts include: IG (Anti Terrorist Squad) Rajasthan; IG Udaipur Range; IGP Crime, Police HQ Rajasthan; IGP, Vigilance; IGP, Intelligence, Rajasthan Police.
Q3. Has he handled any major investigations or high‐profile cases?
A3. Yes. For example, he was part of the SIT investigating the Udaipur tailor murder case in 2022. (The Indian Express) Also, in his early career, he was involved in a rape investigation of a foreign tourist in Jodhpur as ASP. (CaseMine)
Q4. Has he been involved in any controversies?
A4. Publicly accessible controversy: a 2019 media report quoted him (as Jodhpur police commissioner) regarding a rape complaint against a trainee IPS officer. (The Times of India) There are no widely documented departmental proceedings or personal scandals in major public domain.
Q5. What distinguishes his career?
A5. His career shows a mix of operational leadership (district SPs and range IG) and specialist domains (ATS, Intelligence, Vigilance). His empanelment for IG-equivalent posts indicates recognition of his abilities at higher levels.
Q6. Where is he currently posted?
A6. As of late 2025, he has been transferred as IGP, Intelligence, Rajasthan Police. (Witness In The Corridors)
9. Conclusion
Prafulla Kumar IPS (Rajasthan 2001) is a senior police officer whose journey reflects the evolution of an IPS officer from district level to senior specialised command. His multiple postings across ranges, training assignments, intelligence and vigilance wings suggest a versatile policing career. The few publicly noted controversies are limited and do not appear to dominate his public profile. For anyone wanting a detailed understanding of senior police leadership in Rajasthan, his career offers useful insights into how state‐police careers evolve, the variety of roles an officer holds, and the demands of modern policing in India’s complex environment.

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