CRPF IG A. Srinivas from Visakhapatnam retires after 34 years; served in Kashmir, Kosovo

Inspector-General of the CRPF, A. Srinivas. File | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement A. Srinivas, Inspector-General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), retired on August 31 after a career spanning over three decades.Mr. Srinivas hails from Visakhapatnam and studied at MR College, Vizianagaram. He joined the CRPF in 1991 as a DSP.During his career, he served across India, including in Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, the northeast, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.He served during the most difficult and violence-prone periods in Jammu and Kashmir, including the Kargil war and the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A. During his operational tenure in Kashmir, he took part in a number of anti-terrorist operations.He also served with the United Nations Mission in Kosovo, where he was awarded a UN Medal after saving the life of an American police officer.He was decorated with the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service and the Police Medal for Meritorious Service.A farewell was organised in Hyderabad on his retirement, where the ADG of the South Zone, senior officers and personnel commended his service and contributions to the Force. Published - September 02, 2026 02:57 pm IST