UNFORGETTABLE CHAPTERS: MEMOIRS OF A TOP COP

Category Biographies & Memoirs
Format Paperback
Imprint Rupa
Price 395

ISBN: 978-93-5702-695-6
Pages: 208 pages
Date: 5th May 2024

ABOUT THIS BOOK

In Unforgettable Chapters: Memoirs of a Top Cop, readers are invited into the gripping world of law enforcement through the eyes of a seasoned officer who navigated the murky waters of crime and insurgency.
From the troubled terrains of Nagaland to the tumultuous landscapes of Assam, Uttar Pradesh,
Punjab, and Jammu and Kashmir, this book unveils the relentless battles against insurgency and
the delicate dance between law enforcement and political interests. With unwavering determination, Prakash Singh recounts trans-border operations and the constant struggle to secure the nation’s borders against threats, both foreign and domestic.
Beyond the uniform, the narrative also shifts to the personal realm, where the officer grapples with the complexities of citizenry. Facing the daunting Naxal challenge, the book delves into the relentless pursuit of internal security amidst systemic challenges.
With candid insight, the author details the campaign for police reforms and their broader impact on society. Unforgettable Chapters is more than a memoirs; it’s a testament to the courage and resilience of those who dedicate their lives to the service of the nation.

AUTHOR OF THE BOOK

Prakash Singh has been a distinguished officer of the Indian Police Service. He has had the unique distinction of having commanded the world’s largest single police force—that of Uttar Pradesh—and also the world’s largest border guarding outfit—the Border Security Force. He has also led the Assam Police in India’s turbulent Northeast. Singh has contributed to combating the insurgency in Nagaland, containing the threat of the United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA), neutralizing the terrorist movement in Punjab and the Terai area of Uttar Pradesh, and tackling the separatist elements in Jammu and Kashmir.
The Government of India, in recognition of his outstanding services to national security, awarded him the Padma Shri in 1991. He was also member, National Security Advisory Board (2013–14), and is considered the architect of police reforms in the country.