Dr. Shapoo is a distinguished Indian Police Service (IPS) officer from the 1998 batch of the Madhya Pradesh cadre, renowned for his exemplary service and contributions to national security.

Dr. Shapoo has served in key leadership roles, including as Superintendent of Police in Bhind, Satna, Shivpuri, and Dewas districts of Madhya Pradesh. He was one of the pioneering officers to join the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in 2009, where he led the Investigation Branch and later headed the Intelligence and Operations Division as Deputy Inspector General. During his tenure, he supervised high-profile terrorism related investigations.

Dr. Shapoo rejoins after a stellar tenure in Madhya Pradesh, where he served as Inspector General of Law & Order, Inspector General of Anti-Naxal Operations, and most recently, Additional Director General of Special Armed Forces.

His illustrious career is marked by numerous accolades, including twice receiving the President’s Police Gallantry Medal, the highest honor for bravery in police service. Additionally, he was awarded the Police Medal for Meritorious Services and the Home Minister’s Meritorious Service Medal.

Dr. Shapoo holds a Ph.D. in Security Studies from Princeton University and a Master’s in International Affairs from Columbia University, specializing in Middle East and International Security Policy.