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Inspiring Journey of IPS Preeti Chandra: Soldier's Daughter Who Cracked UPSC Without Coaching
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News18•14-10-2026, 14:52
Inspiring Journey of IPS Preeti Chandra: Soldier's Daughter Who Cracked UPSC Without Coaching
- •IPS Preeti Chandra hails from a farmer and military family in Rajasthan's Sikar district and studied in a village government school.
- •She cracked the prestigious UPSC Civil Services Examination in her very first attempt through self-study without taking any coaching.
- •Known as 'Lady Singham', she earned a fearsome reputation among dacoits after launching major campaigns in the ravines of Chambal during her posting in Karauli.
- •She has served in various challenging roles, including being Bikaner's first female SP, taking action against human trafficking, and aiding citizens during COVID-19.
- •Currently serving as the IG of the Bharatpur range, she recently made headlines for her stern yet emotional warning to cyber fraudsters.
Key Questions Answered
Dr. Preeti Chandra prepared for the UPSC Civil Services Examination through self-study without the help of any coaching institute and achieved success in her very first attempt.
She earned the nickname 'Lady Singham' due to her strict working style and for launching aggressive campaigns against dacoits in the ravines of Chambal during her posting as Superintendent of Police in Karauli.
During a visit to Deeg district police stations, she appealed to cyber criminals to leave the path of crime, stating that ill-gotten money brings curses and people's grievances rather than true happiness.
