The new appointment Talks About the Officer Who Brought Down ‘Bahubali’ MLA Anant Singh
After seven years of central deputation, 2005-batch Bihar-cadre IPS officer Jitendra Rana has been appointed Inspector General (IG) of Patna Central Range in the latest Bihar police reshuffle. The decorated officer returns to his home cadre with a reputation for decisive action, most notably his strategic role in the arrest of controversial MLA Anant Singh.
A Homecoming After Central Service
Prior to this posting, Rana served as DIG in the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) at ASG New Delhi, where he earned multiple commendations. His return fills a crucial leadership vacuum in Bihar’s most sensitive policing zone.
Decorated Career Highlights
The President’s Police Medal recipient (2024) boasts an exceptional service record:
2016: President’s Bravery Medal
2014: CRPF DG’s Commendation for anti-Naxal operations in Jamui
2019 & 2021: CISF DG’s Commendation Discs
The Anant Singh Operation: A Career Defining Moment
In 2015, as the mastermind behind Operation Bahubali, Rana coordinated the arrest of then-JDU MLA Anant Singh in connection with the Putush Yadav murder case. While then-SSP Vikas Vaibhav physically executed the arrest, Rana’s strategic planning neutralized one of Bihar’s most feared political strongmen.
The Cost of Courage
The high-profile arrest triggered Rana’s transfer to East Champaran as SP in 2015, followed by seven years of central deputation. This pattern of bold officers facing transfers after taking on powerful figures remains an open secret in Bihar’s policing circles.
Education & Leadership Philosophy
A St. Stephen’s College and JNU alumnus from Panipat’s Kard village, Rana represents the new generation of tech-savvy police leaders. His signature blend of:
Traditional ground-level policing
Digital investigation tools
Social media-enabled public outreach
has set benchmarks in community policing.
The AK-47 Moment
A decade ago, Rana’s decisive use of warning shots from an AK-47 to quell a violent student protest in Patna became emblematic of his hands-on leadership style. The viral photograph cemented his reputation as an officer who leads from the front.
Legacy of Service
Born to Panipat-based lawyer-social worker Jagbir Singh Rana and homemaker Birmati, the IPS officer carries forward a family tradition of public service. His appointment as Patna IG marks:
Homecoming after institutional exile
Restoration of operational leadership
Potential recalibration of Bihar’s policing approach
As Rana assumes charge of the politically sensitive Patna zone, police observers anticipate:
Strengthened law & order machinery
Modernized policing protocols
Possible renewed action against muscle-power politics
With crime control and election security becoming priorities, Bihar’s police establishment may have just deployed its most formidable operational commander to the frontline.
Why This Appointment Matters
Rana’s return symbolizes more than routine bureaucratic reshuffles – it represents the reinstatement of an uncompromising professional in a state where policing and politics often intersect. His tenure will be closely watched as a barometer of administrative resolve in election-bound Bihar.
