Dehradun, Sept. 18 -- My Friend OPS Malik

My heart is heavy with the news of the sudden passing of my dear friend and colleague, OPS Malik. He was a fellow officer from the Indian Police Service, Uttar Pradesh cadre, 1975 batch, who tragically left us after a fall at his home in Noida. His unexpected death has truly devastated me.

I first met Malik as a young IPS probationer, and we began our careers together, full of dreams and a sense of purpose. Even then, his quiet confidence, sharp mind, and unwavering sense of fairness stood out. These qualities were the foundation of a remarkable career that saw him take on some of the most demanding assignments in Uttar Pradesh and in central police organisations, culminating in his role as Dire...