Patna: Former Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Kamya Mishra, popularly known as ‘Lady Singham’, met Janata Dal (United) working national president Sanjay Jha at his residence in Patna on Friday, November 6.
Photographs of the meeting, shared by both Mishra and Jha on their respective social media accounts, have drawn attention because of her previous association with Bihar’s police administration.
However, both described the meeting as a courtesy visit to exchange Diwali greetings. Mishra has not made any official announcement about joining politics or associating herself with any political party.
In her social media post, Mishra praised Jha’s efforts to strengthen Bihar’s identity and position in the national mainstream. Jha also described the interaction as a courtesy meeting.
Who Is Kamya Mishra?
Kamya Mishra is a former 2019-batch IPS officer of the Bihar cadre, who secured the 172nd rank in the UPSC Civil Services Examination. She cleared the examination at the age of 22.
During her tenure in the Bihar Police, she gained recognition for her work in several high-profile cases and administrative assignments.
Some key details of her police career include:
- Darbhanga Rural SP: She served as Superintendent of Police (Rural) in Darbhanga and was associated with the investigation into the murder of Jitan Sahni, father of Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) chief Mukesh Sahni.
- Training in Lalganj: During her training period, she also handled police station responsibilities in Lalganj.
- Resignation from IPS: After approximately six years in the police service, she resigned from the IPS at the age of 28, citing family responsibilities.
Her work in Bihar brought her the popular nickname ‘Lady Singham’.
What Is Kamya Mishra Doing Now?
After leaving the IPS, Kamya Mishra moved into the corporate sector and is currently serving as a director of GM Iron and Steel Company.
Her husband, Awadhesh Dixit, is also a 2019-batch IPS officer. His posting in Bihar has maintained the couple’s association with the state.
Mishra has also participated in social activities in Bihar, including programmes in Ara.
While her recent meeting with Sanjay Jha has attracted public attention, neither the former IPS officer nor the JD(U) leadership has announced any political plans involving her.
For now, the meeting remains a courtesy interaction, and there is no official confirmation of her entering electoral politics or joining the JD(U).
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