Kiran Bedi (born 9 June 1949) is a retired Indian Police Service officer, and former tennis player . She is the former Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry. She is the first female Indian Police Service (IPS) officer.
Quick Facts 28th Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, Chief Minister ...
Kiran Bedi |
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Assumed office
29 May 2016[1] |
| Chief Minister | V. Narayanasamy |
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| Preceded by | A. K. Singh |
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In office
2005-2007 |
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In office
2003-2005 |
| Succeeded by | Mark Kroeker |
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| Born | Kiran Peshawariya
(1949-06-09) 9 June 1949 (age 75)
Amritsar, East Punjab, India |
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| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
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Brij Bedi
(m. 1972 ; dead 2016 ) |
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| Children | Saina (born Sukriti), daughter |
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| Parents | Prakash Lal and Prem Lata |
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| Residence | Puducherry |
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| Alma mater | Panjab University (B.A.)
University of Delhi (M.A., LL.B.)
IIT Delhi (Ph.D.) |
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| Occupation | Retired police officer, Former LG Puducherry |
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| Awards | United Nations Medal, 2004
Ramon Magsaysay award, 1994
President's Police Medal, 1979 |
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