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{{Short description|Indian politician and law enforcement officer (born 1981)}}
{{Infobox officeholder
| name = Anand Mishra
| office = Member of the Bihar Legislative Assembly
| constituency = [[Buxar Assembly constituency|Buxar]]
| predecessor = [[Sanjay Kumar Tiwari]]
| term_start = 2025
| office2 = Indian Police Service (IPS)
| term_start2 = 2011
| term_end2 = 2024<ref name="AnandMishraNDTV" />
| party = Bharatiya Janata Party
| profession = Politician; former IPS officer
| image = File:Anand Mishra.jpg
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1981|06|01}}
| birth_name = Anand Mishra
| birth_place = Prasaunda Village, Shahpur Block, Bhojpur District, [[Bihar]], India
| parents = Param Hans Mishra (father)<br />
Lt. Shanti Mishra (mother)
| website = https://www.anandmishra.co/
}}

'''Anand Mishra''' (born 1 June 1981) is an Indian politician and former Indian Police Service (IPS) officer.<ref name="AnandMishraNDTV">{{cite news |title=Anand Mishra wins 2025 Bihar Assembly polls from Buxar |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/anand-mishra-ex-ips-officer-who-fought-in-assam-meghalaya-wins-2025-bihar-assembly-polls-from-buxar-9644330 |newspaper=NDTV |date=2025-11-16 |access-date=2025-11-16}}</ref> He was elected to the [[Bihar Legislative Assembly]] from the [[Buxar Assembly constituency]] in the 2025 election as a member of the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] (BJP).<ref name="TOIResult">{{cite news |title=Only 1 of 5 IPS officers tastes victory in Bihar polls, Anand Mishra lone winner |work=Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/bihar-polls-result-only-1-of-5-ips-officers-tastes-victory-anand-mishra-lone-winner/articleshow/125340422.cms |access-date=16 Nov 2025}}</ref>

Mishra is a 2011-batch IPS officer of the Assam–Meghalaya cadre and served as Superintendent of Police in several districts in Assam.<ref name="Outlook">{{cite news |title=Anand Mishra: Former IPS Officer And BJP’s New Face From Buxar |work=Outlook India |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/elections/anand-mishra-former-ips-officer-and-bjps-new-face-from-buxar |access-date=16 Nov 2025}}</ref> He resigned from service in January 2024 to enter politics.<ref name="Outlook"/>

Before joining the BJP in August 2025,<ref name="TOIJoin">{{cite news |title=Ex-IPS officer Anand Mishra, former minister Nagmani join BJP |work=Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/ex-ips-officer-anand-mishra-former-minister-nagmani-join-bjp/articleshow/123388479.cms |access-date=16 Nov 2025}}</ref> he contested the 2024 [[Lok Sabha|Lok Sabha election]] from Buxar as an independent candidate.<ref name="TOIIndependent">{{cite news |title=Denied BJP ticket, IPS officer Anand Mishra contests as independent |work=Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/denied-ticket-from-bjp-ips-officer-anand-mishra-contests-as-an-independent-candidate-from-buxar/articleshow/110358883.cms |access-date=16 Nov 2025}}</ref>

== Early life and education ==
Mr. Mishra was born to Shri Param Hans Mishra<ref name="AnandMishraHT">{{Cite web|title=BJP’s Anand Mishra leading, INC and BSP candidates trailing behind in Buxar|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/bjps-anand-mishra-leading-inc-and-bsp-candidates-trailing-behind-in-buxar-101762868983480.html|website=Hindustan Times|date=2025-11-14|access-date=2025-11-29|language=en}}</ref> and Lt. Shanti Mishra.<ref name="AnandMishraAT">{{Cite web |date=2025-11-16 |title=Anand Mishra Biography: Inspiring Journey From IPS Officer To Buxar MLA, Life, Career, Net Worth |url=https://assamtoday.in/anand-mishra-biography/ |access-date=2025-11-29 |website=Assam Today |language=en-US}}</ref> His ancestral family hails from Village Jigna, [[Itarhi, Buxar|Itarhi]], Buxar, Bihar.<ref name="AnandMishraAT" />

Anand's father, an engineer, worked with [[Hindustan Motors]] Company near Kolkata,<ref name="AnandMishraNDTV" /><ref name="AnandMishraMonC">{{Cite news|url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/meet-two-singhams-ex-ips-officers-shivdeep-lande-anand-mishra-contesting-bihar-assembly-election-2025-13643463.html|title=Anand Mishra contesting Bihar Assembly Election 2025|access-date=2025-11-29|work=moneycontrol}}</ref> which shaped his early years in [[Hooghly district]] of [[West Bengal]]. He completed his matriculation from Hind Motor Education Centre and his higher secondary studies in humanities from Hind Motor High School.<ref name="AnandMishraAT" /><ref>{{Cite web|title=Anand Mishra: Age, Biography, Education, Wife, Caste, Net Worth & More - Oneindia|url=https://www.oneindia.com/politicians/anand-mishra-77290.html|website=www.oneindia.com|access-date=2025-11-29|language=en|last=Rashmi}}</ref> He later pursued Political Science (Hons.) from [[St. Xavier's College, Kolkata]], followed by a [[Master's degree]] in Police Management from [[Osmania University]], Hyderabad.<ref name="AnandMishraNDTV" /><ref name="AnandMishraMonC" />

Alongside academics, he built diverse interests: he is a Black Belt in martial arts,<ref name="AnandMishraNDTV" /> a skilled guitarist,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-12-29 |title=कौन हैं IPS अफसर आनंद मिश्रा जिन्होंने बक्सर से लोकसभा चुनाव लड़ने के लिए छोड़ दी पुलिस की नौकरी |url=https://www.livehindustan.com/bihar/story-know-anand-mishra-ips-who-resigned-police-service-to-contest-lok-sabha-election-on-buxar-seat-in-bihar-9130554.html?utm_source=microsoft-livehindustan |access-date=2025-12-26 |website=www.livehindustan.com |language=hi}}</ref> and a passionate biker.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Biker-ex-cop Anand Mishra is BJP's bet to reclaim Buxar seat|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/elections/assembly-elections/bihar/biker-ex-cop-anand-mishra-is-bjps-bet-to-reclaim-buxar-seat/articleshow/124674271.cms?from=mdr|work=The Economic Times|date=2025-10-18|access-date=2025-11-29|issn=0013-0389|first=Sanjay|last=Singh}}</ref>

== Police Service ==
Mr. Mishra qualified in the UPSC Civil Services Examination (2010), and joined the IPS (2011 batch).<ref name="HAP1">{{Cite web |date=1 December 2018 |title=Indian Police Services Civil list of Assam & Meghalaya Segment as on 01-12-2018 |url=https://homeandpolitical.assam.gov.in/sites/default/files/swf_utility_folder/departments/hp_assam_webcomindia_org_oid_3/menu/document/CIVIL%20LIST%20OF%20IPS%20officer%20Assam%20%26%20Meghlaya%20Segment%20December.pdf |website=}}</ref><ref name="AMNDTV2">{{Cite news |title=Ex-IPS Officer, Who Switched To BJP From Prashant Kishor Camp, Wins Bihar Polls |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/anand-mishra-ex-ips-officer-who-fought-in-assam-meghalaya-wins-2025-bihar-assembly-polls-from-buxar-9644330 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251217221111/https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/anand-mishra-ex-ips-officer-who-fought-in-assam-meghalaya-wins-2025-bihar-assembly-polls-from-buxar-9644330 |archive-date=2025-12-17 |access-date=2025-12-26 |work=NDTV |language=en}}</ref> His first posting was with the Meghalaya Police, where he served in multiple roles: ASP [[Shillong]], ASP Tura, SDPO Dadenggre,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-01-15 |title=Govt effects major reshuffle in Police dept |url=https://theshillongtimes.com/2016/01/15/govt-effects-major-reshuffle-in-police-dept/ |access-date=2025-12-26 |website=The Shillong Times |language=en-US}}</ref> Addl. SP [[Jowai]], Addl. SP [[Williamnagar]], and SP [[Baghmara, Meghalaya|Baghmara]].<ref name="AMHubNews1">{{Cite web |last=Network |first=Hub |date=2023-12-27 |title=Garo Hills SP who took on GNLA to change khaki for Kurta (read saffron) |url=https://hubnetwork.in/garo-hills-sp-who-took-on-gnla-to-change-khaki-for-kurta-read-saffron/ |access-date=2025-12-26 |website=Hub News |language=en-US}}</ref>

He played a crucial role in leading Operation Hill Storm I & II, which were instrumental in dismantling insurgency in the Garo Hills region.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-12-28 |title=Ex-M’laya cop resigns from IPS |url=https://theshillongtimes.com/2023/12/28/ex-mlaya-cop-resigns-from-ips/ |access-date=2025-12-26 |website=The Shillong Times |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="AMGWP1">{{Cite web |title=Former Assam SP Anand Mishra Wins from Buxxar in Bihar Assembly Elections |url=https://www.guwahatiplus.com/assam/former-assam-sp-anand-mishra-wins-from-buxxar-in-bihar-assembly-elections |access-date=2025-12-26 |website=www.guwahatiplus.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name="AMHubNews1" /> In 2017, he was transferred to the Assam Police,<ref name="HAP1" /> where he held key assignments: SP, Bureau of Investigation (Economic Offences),<ref name="AMGWP1" /> SP, Vigilance & Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB),<ref name="HAP1" /> AIGP (Sports), Assam Police HQ, Guwahati,<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2022-10-31 |title=IPS Anand Mishra appointed as AIGP(Sports) |url=https://pragnews.com/en/ips-anand-mishra-appointed-as-aigpsports |access-date=2025-12-26 |website=pragnews.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-09-26 |title=IPS Anand Mishra to soon join Bihar cadre |url=https://www.indiatodayne.in/assam/story/ips-anand-mishra-soon-join-bihar-cadre-451459-2022-09-26 |access-date=2025-12-26 |website=India Today NE |language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-03-22 |title=Anand Mishra appointed as Assistant Inspector General of Police (Sports) in Guwahati |url=https://en.mynewsne.com/anand-mishra-appointed-as-assistant-inspector-general-of-police-sports/ |access-date=2025-12-26 |website=MyNewsNE English |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=22 March 2022 |title=Orders by the Governor - Posting of Assistant Inspector General of Police (Sports) |url=https://homeandpolitical.assam.gov.in/sites/default/files/swf_utility_folder/departments/hp_assam_webcomindia_org_oid_3/menu/document/hma._24.2012.226_transfer_and_posting_of_shri_anand_mishra_ips.pdf |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20240930194052/https://homeandpolitical.assam.gov.in/sites/default/files/swf_utility_folder/departments/hp_assam_webcomindia_org_oid_3/menu/document/hma._24.2012.226_transfer_and_posting_of_shri_anand_mishra_ips.pdf |archive-date=2024-09-30 |access-date=2025-12-26 |website=homeandpolitical.assam.gov.in}}</ref> and SP of multiple districts including [[Charaideo district|Charaideo]], [[Dhubri]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 July 2022 |title=Orders by the Governor - Transfer orders of Anand Mishra |url=https://homeandpolitical.assam.gov.in/sites/default/files/swf_utility_folder/departments/hp_assam_webcomindia_org_oid_3/menu/document/sp_transfer_and_posting.pdf |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20240617190710/https://homeandpolitical.assam.gov.in/sites/default/files/swf_utility_folder/departments/hp_assam_webcomindia_org_oid_3/menu/document/sp_transfer_and_posting.pdf |archive-date=2024-06-17 |access-date=2025-12-26 |website=homeandpolitical.assam.gov.in}}</ref> [[Nagaon]], and [[Lakhimpur district|Lakhimpur]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Network |first=Hub |date=2025-11-15 |title=Assam–Meghalaya IPS officer Anand Mishra wins Buxar seat in Bihar |url=https://hubnetwork.in/assam-meghalaya-ips-officer-anand-mishra-wins-buxar-seat-in-bihar/ |access-date=2025-12-26 |website=Hub News |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="AMTN1">{{Cite web |date=2023-12-28 |title=Assam Police Officer, Called 'Singham' On Social Media, Resigns |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/india/assam-police-officer-anand-mishra-called-singham-on-social-media-resigns-article-106333834 |access-date=2025-12-26 |website=www.timesnownews.com |language=en}}</ref>

He earned a reputation as a specialist in counter-insurgency operations, anti-corruption drives, anti-mafia measures and anti-narcotics operations.<ref name="AMNDTV2" /> He became popular on [[social media]] due to his people-centric, no-nonsense policing initiatives, which earned him the title of 'Singham',<ref name="AMTN1" /><ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-12-29 |title=Assam’s ‘Singham’ cop resigns in order to pursue social service |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/ips-officer-anand-mishra-resigns-to-pursue-freedom-and-independence-news-article/articleshow/106364709.cms |access-date=2025-12-26 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref name="AMNDTV3">{{Cite news |title=Assam Police Officer Anand Mishra, Popular On Social Media, Resigns |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/assam-police-officer-anand-mishra-popular-on-social-media-resigns-4754064 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250327145705/https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/assam-police-officer-anand-mishra-popular-on-social-media-resigns-4754064 |archive-date=2025-03-27 |access-date=2025-12-26 |work=NDTV |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-12-28 |title=Ex-M’laya cop resigns from IPS |url=https://theshillongtimes.com/2023/12/28/ex-mlaya-cop-resigns-from-ips/ |access-date=2025-12-26 |website=The Shillong Times |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="AMHubNews1" /> a term referencing the super cop character in [[Bollywood]]. Anand Mishra's work earned him widespread respect and numerous honors.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-05-16 |title=Dhubri cries as district SP Anand Mishra transferred; urges Assam CM to cancel the transfer |url=https://www.indiatodayne.in/assam/story/dhubri-people-cry-district-sp-anand-mishra-transferred-415191-2021-05-16 |access-date=2025-12-26 |website=India Today NE |language=hi}}</ref>

While serving as SSP, Lakhimpur (Assam),<ref>{{Cite web |last=Digital Desk |first=Northeast Live |date=2023-12-27 |title=Assam: Lakhimpur SP, IPS Anand Mishra resigns from his service |url=https://northeastlivetv.com/topnews/assam-lakhimpur-sp-ips-anand-mishra-resigns-from-his-service/ |access-date=2025-12-26 |website=Northeast Live |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=NEWS |first=NE NOW |date=2023-12-26 |title=Assam: Lakhimpur SP Anand Mishra resigns from Indian Police Service |url=https://nenow.in/north-east-news/assam/assam-lakhimpur-sp-anand-mishra-resigns-from-indian-police-service.html |access-date=2025-12-26 |website=NorthEast Now |language=en-US}}</ref> Mr. Mishra resigned in Jan ’24 from the IPS to go back to Bihar to pursue a larger mission of political and social transformation.<ref name = "AMNDTV3" /><ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-12-28 |title=IPS Anand Mishra tenders resignation |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/ips-anand-mishra-tenders-resignation/articleshow/106352024.cms |access-date=2025-12-26 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

== Awards and recognition ==
His exceptional service has been recognized with several prestigious awards including the Police Medal for Gallantry (President's Medal),<ref>{{Cite web |title=Police Medal for Gallantry {{!}} Official Website of Meghalaya Police, Government of Meghalaya, India |url=https://megpolice.gov.in/police-medal-gallantry |access-date=2025-11-22 |website=megpolice.gov.in}}</ref> Chief Minister's Medal for Outstanding Services (Government of Assam),<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2020-08-14 |title=35 personnel to get Chief Minister's Police Medal award |url=https://www.sentinelassam.com/cities/guwahati-city/35-personnel-to-get-chief-ministers-police-medal-award-495309 |access-date=2025-11-22 |website=The Sentinel - of this Land, for its People |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=List of Awardees of CM's Police Medal for Outstanding Service |url=https://police.assam.gov.in/sites/default/files/swf_utility_folder/departments/assampolice_webcomindia_org_oid_8/this_comm/cm_medal.pdf |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20210501165915/https://police.assam.gov.in/sites/default/files/swf_utility_folder/departments/assampolice_webcomindia_org_oid_8/this_comm/cm_medal.pdf |archive-date=2021-05-01 |access-date=2025-11-25 |website=police.assam.gov.in}}</ref> Police Antarik Suraksha Seva Padak (MHA, GOI),<ref>{{Cite web |title=Police Antrik Suraksha Seva Padak for North East (NE) Region for the year 2020 |url=https://police.assam.gov.in/sites/default/files/swf_utility_folder/departments/assampolice_webcomindia_org_oid_8/this_comm/antrik_suraksha-seva_padak-2020.pdf |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20240727073946/https://police.assam.gov.in/sites/default/files/swf_utility_folder/departments/assampolice_webcomindia_org_oid_8/this_comm/antrik_suraksha-seva_padak-2020.pdf |archive-date=2024-07-27 |access-date=2025-11-25 |website=police.assam.gov.in}}</ref> Special Duty Medal (NE) (MHA, GOI),<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-10-30 |title=Anand Mishra: Former IPS Officer And BJP’s New Face From Buxar |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/elections/anand-mishra-former-ips-officer-and-bjps-new-face-from-buxar |access-date=2025-11-22 |website=Outlook India |language=en}}</ref> and multiple commendations from Directors General of Police of Meghalaya and Assam. He was also featured among the Top 50 Police Officers in India by Fame magazine.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |title=A salute to 50 Most Popular District Police Chiefs of India |url=https://thefameindia.com/most-popular-ssp-2021 |access-date=2025-11-22 |website=FameIndia |language=en-US}}</ref>

== References ==
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[[Category:Bihar MLAs 2025–2030]]
[[Category:Bharatiya Janata Party politicians from Bihar]]
[[Category:Year of birth missing (living people)]]
[[Category:People from Buxar district]]
[[Category:Indian Police Service officers]]
[[Category:Living people]]

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HesterBrewer at 03:10, 4 April 2026