Awinash Kumar , a 2007-batch IPS officer from Bihar, took charge as Mayurbhanj superintendent of police (SP) about one and a-half-month ago. Earlier, Kumar had served as the Commandant of 5th Battalion of Odisha Special Armed Police Battalion at Baripada. The IPS officer had also served the police forces in Malkangiri, Koraput, Deogarh, Bolangir and Balasore. Be it an event of the district administration or district police, Kumar’s presence is felt by all. The SP likes spending leisure with his family.
How do you start the day?
I am an early riser. I wake up at 5am and start the day with exercise. I jog, sometimes I even cycle 5-6 km at the police ground here for at least an hour. Thereafter, I prepare the day’s schedule. After the day’s work, I usually go to bed around 11pm.
What do you prefer for breakfast?
I love taking idli and upma in breakfast. It has been almost 10 years when I left non-veg. Now, I am a vegetarian.
Your day’s schedule?
Visiting and taking stock of the police stations under the district is one of my principal responsibilities. After having lunch at home, I try to provide instant solutions to the grievances with which people approach my office in the second half of the day.
What about holidays? How do you like to spend them?
It’s no secret that we have nominal holidays. However, in leisure I divert my time for my better half and two daughters. In fact, my daughters often complain that I spare no time for them. Enjoying food cooked by my second half is another best part of my holiday.
Are you mulling to introduce something special?
If geographical boundary of the state is taken into account, Mayurbhanj is the largest district which shares its boundaries with many states. It is evident from past instances, that the district often reports sorceries and law and order situation. I have plans to build a healthy society in coordination with the youths, intellectuals and locals.
How do you start the day?
I am an early riser. I wake up at 5am and start the day with exercise. I jog, sometimes I even cycle 5-6 km at the police ground here for at least an hour. Thereafter, I prepare the day’s schedule. After the day’s work, I usually go to bed around 11pm.
What do you prefer for breakfast?
I love taking idli and upma in breakfast. It has been almost 10 years when I left non-veg. Now, I am a vegetarian.
Your day’s schedule?
Visiting and taking stock of the police stations under the district is one of my principal responsibilities. After having lunch at home, I try to provide instant solutions to the grievances with which people approach my office in the second half of the day.
What about holidays? How do you like to spend them?
It’s no secret that we have nominal holidays. However, in leisure I divert my time for my better half and two daughters. In fact, my daughters often complain that I spare no time for them. Enjoying food cooked by my second half is another best part of my holiday.
Are you mulling to introduce something special?
If geographical boundary of the state is taken into account, Mayurbhanj is the largest district which shares its boundaries with many states. It is evident from past instances, that the district often reports sorceries and law and order situation. I have plans to build a healthy society in coordination with the youths, intellectuals and locals.
