Lipi Singh: Bihar’s ‘Lady Singham’

Bihar IPS officer Lipi Singh, known as the ‘Lady Singham‘ of Bihar, is an exceptional police officer from Nalanda district. Let’s explore her journey, achievements, and career controversies.
In 2015, Lipi Singh aced the highly competitive Civil Services Examination, securing an impressive national rank of 114. Lipi Singh made history as the first female IPS officer in Nalanda district after rigorous training and assignment by the Ministry of Home Affairs to the Bihar cadre.
Lipi Singh fearlessly confronted influential politician Anant Singh as an Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) in flood-affected Patna. Her resolute actions led to his arrest and subsequent imprisonment. Her unwavering determination and commitment to justice earned her the affectionate title of ‘Lady Singham’ in Bihar.
Lipi Singh faced controversy during a Durga Puja idol immersion procession in 2020. Criticized for her handling of police action, the incident resulted in tragic violence and a fatality. The Election Commission swiftly transferred Lipi Singh from her position as Superintendent of Police (SP) due to the incident occurring during the Bihar Legislative Assembly elections. Lipi Singh endured severe trolling on social media, with unfavorable comparisons to General Dyer, the British officer responsible for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
Lipi Singh’s husband, Suharsha Bhagat, is an accomplished IAS officer serving as the District Magistrate of Banka. Lipi Singh’s father, RCP Singh, is a former IAS officer who voluntarily retired in 2010 and joined the Janata Dal United (JDU). He was nominated to the Rajya Sabha for his contributions.

Re-reported from the article originally published in Zee News