D. P. Kohli
Dharamnath Prasad Kohli was the founder Director of the CBI, India's Central Investigation Agency.[1][2] He held office from 1 April 1963 to 31 May 1968. Before this, he was Inspector-General of Police of the Special Police Establishment from 1955 to 1963. Prior to that, he was police chief in Madhya Bharat and Uttar Pradesh states.[1] He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1967 for his distinguished services by Government of India.[3]
D. P. Kohli | |
|---|---|
| Director Central Bureau of Investigation | |
| In office 1 April 1963 – 31 May 1968 | |
| Succeeded by | F. V. Arul |
While inaugurating the 4th Biennial Joint Conference of the CBI and State Anti-Corruption Officers, Kohli told the delegates
The public expects the highest standard from you both in efficiency and integrity. That faith has to be sustained. The motto of the CBI - Industry, Impartiality and Integrity: these must always guide your work. Loyalty to duty must come first, everywhere, at all times and in all circumstances.[1]
Since 1999, the CBI has held the annual "DP Kohli Memorial Lecture" In Delhi, in his honour.[4][5]
References
- "A Brief History of CBI: Founder Director". Central Bureau of Investigation. Archived from the original on 24 September 2011. Retrieved 2 July 2014.
- "Padma Awards Directory (1954–2013)" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 November 2014.
- "CBI to celebrate its Golden Jubilee amidst criticism of misuse". Business Standard. 4 April 2013. Retrieved 25 December 2013.
- "Speech of Shri Gopalkrishna Gandhi at 15th D P Kohli Memorial Lecture" (PDF). CBI. 15 April 2014. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 May 2014. Retrieved 2 July 2014.