BADGE AND THE BULLET: MEMOIRS OF A SUPER COP

Category Biographies & Memoirs
Format Paperback
Imprint Rupa
Price 295

ISBN: 978-93-6156-992-0
Pages: 176 pages
Date: 5th October 2024

ABOUT THIS BOOK

Badge and the Bullet takes you deep into the life of a supercop who has lived on the edge, facing the most dangerous criminals head-on. From the chilling encounter with a kidnapping cartel in Calcutta to the unprecedented siege at Raj Bhavan, this memoir recounts the gritty details of India’s most notorious cases. Uncover the truth behind the La Martiniere Murder, the Kota Kidnapping, and the infamous Azamgarh terror module, as this fearless officer battles fake currency networks and tribal dacoits. Co-written with a seasoned journalist, Badge and the Bullet is a thrilling, no-holdsbarred account of crime, courage and justice. This page-turner gives an insider’s perspective on the challenges and triumphs of upholding the law in a world where danger lurks around every corner.

AUTHOR OF THE BOOK

Rajesh Pandey, a retired IPS officer, concluded his service as IG of Bareilly Range, UP, in May 2022. With a career spanning several decades, he was a founding member of the UP STF and ATS, instrumental in combating organized crime and terrorism. He led crucial operations, earning four Indian Police Medals for Gallantry. Pandey also served with the UN Peacekeeping Mission in Kosovo, receiving the United Nations Medal. Currently, he is the nodal officer at UPEIDA. Passionate about storytelling, he shares his police experiences on his YouTube channel. He lives in Lucknow.
Rakesh Goswami is a professor of English Journalism at the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi, overseeing admissions and examinations. A former regional director at IIMC Jammu, he spent 20 years in journalism, working across print and broadcast media. He started his career at Hindustan Times, Lucknow, and later headed editorial operations in Rajasthan. He holds a Master’s in Journalism, a University Gold Medal, and a PhD on Rajasthan films. He lives in Delhi.