Former CRPF chief K Vijay Kumar to receive Padma Award for public affairs and national security
NEW DELHI May 18,2026 — Distinguished IPS officer and former Director General of the CRPF K Vijay Kumar will be honoured with the Padma Award for his exceptional contributions to public affairs, internal security, and counter-terrorism operations across the country.
Widely respected for leading critical anti-Naxal, anti-terror, and national security missions, including the operation against Veerappan, he played a pivotal role in modernizing police training and strengthening security forces.
His decades of service span leadership roles in the IPS, SPG, BSF, CRPF, and the Jammu & Kashmir security administration, reflecting an enduring commitment to national security and public safety.