Anand Mishra

Anand Mishra
Member of the Bihar Legislative Assembly
Incumbent
Assumed office
2025
ConstituencyBuxar
Indian Police Service (IPS)
In office
2011–2024[1]
Personal details
BornAnand Mishra
(1981-06-01) June 1, 1981
Prasaunda Village, Shahpur Block, Bhojpur District, Bihar, India
PartyBharatiya Janata Party
Parent(s)Param Hans Mishra (father)
Lt. Shanti Mishra (mother)
ProfessionPolitician; former IPS officer
Websitehttps://www.anandmishra.co/

Anand Mishra (born 1 June 1981) is an Indian politician and former Indian Police Service (IPS) officer.[1] He was elected to the Bihar Legislative Assembly from the Buxar Assembly constituency in the 2025 election as a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).[2]

Mishra is a 2011-batch IPS officer of the Assam–Meghalaya cadre and served as Superintendent of Police in several districts in Assam.[3] He resigned from service in January 2024 to enter politics.[3]

Before joining the BJP in August 2025,[4] he contested the 2024 Lok Sabha election from Buxar as an independent candidate.[5]

Early life and education

Mr. Mishra was born to Shri Param Hans Mishra[6] and Lt. Shanti Mishra.[7] His ancestral family hails from Village Jigna, Itarhi, Buxar, Bihar.[7]

Anand's father, an engineer, worked with Hindustan Motors Company near Kolkata,[1][8] which shaped his early years in Hooghly district of West Bengal. He completed his matriculation from Hind Motor Education Centre and his higher secondary studies in humanities from Hind Motor High School.[7][9] He later pursued Political Science (Hons.) from St. Xavier's College, Kolkata, followed by a Master's degree in Police Management from Osmania University, Hyderabad.[1][8]

Alongside academics, he built diverse interests: he is a Black Belt in martial arts,[1] a skilled guitarist,[10] and a passionate biker.[11]

Police Service

Mr. Mishra qualified in the UPSC Civil Services Examination (2010), and joined the IPS (2011 batch).[12][13] His first posting was with the Meghalaya Police, where he served in multiple roles: ASP Shillong, ASP Tura, SDPO Dadenggre,[14] Addl. SP Jowai, Addl. SP Williamnagar, and SP Baghmara.[15]

He played a crucial role in leading Operation Hill Storm I & II, which were instrumental in dismantling insurgency in the Garo Hills region.[16][17][15] In 2017, he was transferred to the Assam Police,[12] where he held key assignments: SP, Bureau of Investigation (Economic Offences),[17] SP, Vigilance & Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB),[12]  AIGP (Sports), Assam Police HQ, Guwahati,[18][19][20][21] and SP of multiple districts including Charaideo, Dhubri,[22] Nagaon, and Lakhimpur.[23][24]

He earned a reputation as a specialist in counter-insurgency operations, anti-corruption drives, anti-mafia measures and anti-narcotics operations.[13] He became popular on social media due to his people-centric, no-nonsense policing initiatives, which earned him the title of 'Singham',[24][25][26][27][15] a term referencing the super cop character in Bollywood. Anand Mishra's work earned him widespread respect and numerous honors.[28]

While serving as SSP, Lakhimpur (Assam),[29][30] Mr. Mishra resigned in Jan ’24 from the IPS to go back to Bihar to pursue a larger mission of political and social transformation.[26][31]

Awards and recognition

His exceptional service has been recognized with several prestigious awards including the Police Medal for Gallantry (President's Medal),[32] Chief Minister's Medal for Outstanding Services (Government of Assam),[33][34] Police Antarik Suraksha Seva Padak (MHA, GOI),[35] Special Duty Medal (NE) (MHA, GOI),[36] and multiple commendations from Directors General of Police of Meghalaya and Assam. He was also featured among the Top 50 Police Officers in India by Fame magazine.[37]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Anand Mishra wins 2025 Bihar Assembly polls from Buxar". NDTV. 2025-11-16. Retrieved 2025-11-16.
  2. ^ "Only 1 of 5 IPS officers tastes victory in Bihar polls, Anand Mishra lone winner". Times of India. Retrieved 16 Nov 2025.
  3. ^ a b "Anand Mishra: Former IPS Officer And BJP's New Face From Buxar". Outlook India. Retrieved 16 Nov 2025.
  4. ^ "Ex-IPS officer Anand Mishra, former minister Nagmani join BJP". Times of India. Retrieved 16 Nov 2025.
  5. ^ "Denied BJP ticket, IPS officer Anand Mishra contests as independent". Times of India. Retrieved 16 Nov 2025.
  6. ^ "BJP's Anand Mishra leading, INC and BSP candidates trailing behind in Buxar". Hindustan Times. 2025-11-14. Retrieved 2025-11-29.
  7. ^ a b c "Anand Mishra Biography: Inspiring Journey From IPS Officer To Buxar MLA, Life, Career, Net Worth". Assam Today. 2025-11-16. Retrieved 2025-11-29.
  8. ^ a b "Anand Mishra contesting Bihar Assembly Election 2025". moneycontrol. Retrieved 2025-11-29.
  9. ^ Rashmi. "Anand Mishra: Age, Biography, Education, Wife, Caste, Net Worth & More - Oneindia". www.oneindia.com. Retrieved 2025-11-29.
  10. ^ "कौन हैं IPS अफसर आनंद मिश्रा जिन्होंने बक्सर से लोकसभा चुनाव लड़ने के लिए छोड़ दी पुलिस की नौकरी". www.livehindustan.com (in Hindi). 2023-12-29. Retrieved 2025-12-26.
  11. ^ Singh, Sanjay (2025-10-18). "Biker-ex-cop Anand Mishra is BJP's bet to reclaim Buxar seat". The Economic Times. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2025-11-29.
  12. ^ a b c "Indian Police Services Civil list of Assam & Meghalaya Segment as on 01-12-2018" (PDF). 1 December 2018.
  13. ^ a b "Ex-IPS Officer, Who Switched To BJP From Prashant Kishor Camp, Wins Bihar Polls". NDTV. Archived from the original on 2025-12-17. Retrieved 2025-12-26.
  14. ^ "Govt effects major reshuffle in Police dept". The Shillong Times. 2016-01-15. Retrieved 2025-12-26.
  15. ^ a b c Network, Hub (2023-12-27). "Garo Hills SP who took on GNLA to change khaki for Kurta (read saffron)". Hub News. Retrieved 2025-12-26.
  16. ^ "Ex-M'laya cop resigns from IPS". The Shillong Times. 2023-12-28. Retrieved 2025-12-26.
  17. ^ a b "Former Assam SP Anand Mishra Wins from Buxxar in Bihar Assembly Elections". www.guwahatiplus.com. Retrieved 2025-12-26.
  18. ^ "IPS Anand Mishra appointed as AIGP(Sports)". pragnews.com. 2022-10-31. Retrieved 2025-12-26.
  19. ^ "IPS Anand Mishra to soon join Bihar cadre". India Today NE (in Hindi). 2022-09-26. Retrieved 2025-12-26.
  20. ^ "Anand Mishra appointed as Assistant Inspector General of Police (Sports) in Guwahati". MyNewsNE English. 2022-03-22. Retrieved 2025-12-26.
  21. ^ "Orders by the Governor - Posting of Assistant Inspector General of Police (Sports)" (PDF). homeandpolitical.assam.gov.in. 22 March 2022. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2024-09-30. Retrieved 2025-12-26.
  22. ^ "Orders by the Governor - Transfer orders of Anand Mishra" (PDF). homeandpolitical.assam.gov.in. 17 July 2022. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2024-06-17. Retrieved 2025-12-26.
  23. ^ Network, Hub (2025-11-15). "Assam–Meghalaya IPS officer Anand Mishra wins Buxar seat in Bihar". Hub News. Retrieved 2025-12-26.
  24. ^ a b "Assam Police Officer, Called 'Singham' On Social Media, Resigns". www.timesnownews.com. 2023-12-28. Retrieved 2025-12-26.
  25. ^ "Assam's 'Singham' cop resigns in order to pursue social service". The Times of India. 2023-12-29. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-12-26.
  26. ^ a b "Assam Police Officer Anand Mishra, Popular On Social Media, Resigns". NDTV. Archived from the original on 2025-03-27. Retrieved 2025-12-26.
  27. ^ "Ex-M'laya cop resigns from IPS". The Shillong Times. 2023-12-28. Retrieved 2025-12-26.
  28. ^ "Dhubri cries as district SP Anand Mishra transferred; urges Assam CM to cancel the transfer". India Today NE (in Hindi). 2021-05-16. Retrieved 2025-12-26.
  29. ^ Digital Desk, Northeast Live (2023-12-27). "Assam: Lakhimpur SP, IPS Anand Mishra resigns from his service". Northeast Live. Retrieved 2025-12-26.
  30. ^ NEWS, NE NOW (2023-12-26). "Assam: Lakhimpur SP Anand Mishra resigns from Indian Police Service". NorthEast Now. Retrieved 2025-12-26.
  31. ^ "IPS Anand Mishra tenders resignation". The Times of India. 2023-12-28. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-12-26.
  32. ^ "Police Medal for Gallantry | Official Website of Meghalaya Police, Government of Meghalaya, India". megpolice.gov.in. Retrieved 2025-11-22.
  33. ^ "35 personnel to get Chief Minister's Police Medal award". The Sentinel - of this Land, for its People. 2020-08-14. Retrieved 2025-11-22.
  34. ^ "List of Awardees of CM's Police Medal for Outstanding Service" (PDF). police.assam.gov.in. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2021-05-01. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
  35. ^ "Police Antrik Suraksha Seva Padak for North East (NE) Region for the year 2020" (PDF). police.assam.gov.in. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2024-07-27. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
  36. ^ "Anand Mishra: Former IPS Officer And BJP's New Face From Buxar". Outlook India. 2025-10-30. Retrieved 2025-11-22.
  37. ^ "A salute to 50 Most Popular District Police Chiefs of India". FameIndia. Retrieved 2025-11-22.
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