Former DSP Ravindra Kumar Thakur’s Book ‘A Soldier’s Diary’ Launched in Bilaspur

The book ‘एक सिपाही की डायरी’, written by Bilaspur Lekhak Sangh president, litterateur, social worker and former DSP Dr Ravindra Kumar Thakur, was launched at the auditorium of the Police Training College in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh. The launch was conducted by the college principal and Deputy Inspector General of Police Dr Khushal Sharma.

Several police officials, staff members, trainees and local litterateurs attended the event. Those present included Police Training College Superintendent of Police Bhupendra Kanwar, Leave Reserve Superintendent of Police Shamsher Singh, DSP Yashwant Singh, Trilok Chand, District Attorney Sudeep Singh and Deputy District Attorney Anil Sharma. Staff members from the indoor and outdoor sections of the college were also present.

Speaking about the book, Police Training College principal and Deputy Inspector General Dr Khushal Sharma said it would serve as a guide for readers from every section of society as well as for all officials of the police department.

Dr Sharma said the author had presented his experiences from an outstanding career in the police department in a highly effective manner. The book explains how different types of challenges and situations can be handled, he said, while working efficiently even under pressure and stress and staying within the limits of the law.

According to Dr Sharma, the experiences described in the book also show how an officer can work in a way that satisfies both the general public and senior officials through an efficient working style. The book therefore offers guidance based on the author’s experiences in different situations faced during police service.

Dr Ravindra Kumar Thakur, the author, said the book would serve as a guide not only for police personnel but also for employees of every department and readers from the general public. He said the book presents examples of how a person can safely come out of difficult circumstances.

The author expressed hope that the book, which is based on true incidents and filled with unique inspiring episodes, would be liked by readers from all sections. The launch brought together police officials, trainees and members of the local literary community at the Police Training College.