Sheohar: Newly appointed Sheohar Superintendent of Police Mohibullah Ansari, a 2021-batch IPS officer of the Bihar cadre, marked Diwali with gestures of appreciation for both his colleagues and local residents. During the festival, he distributed sweets to police personnel deployed on duty and joined District Magistrate Pratima Rani in celebrating with residents of a Mahadalit settlement.
Ansari assumed charge as the 36th Superintendent of Police of Sheohar on November 7, 2026, after serving as City SP of Muzaffarpur.
On Diwali, he visited the Bishunpur Kishundev Scheduled Caste/Mahadalit settlement in Sheohar block along with the District Magistrate. The two extended festival greetings to residents and distributed sweets. They also made a rangoli and lit traditional lamps in the locality.
In a separate gesture towards police personnel working during the festival, Ansari distributed packets of sweets to officers and personnel deployed at different locations in Sheohar town to maintain law and order.
Who Is Mohibullah Ansari?
Mohibullah Ansari is a 2021-batch Indian Police Service officer belonging to the Bihar cadre. Originally from Siwan district of Bihar, he entered the IPS after clearing the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2020.
His educational and professional journey includes studying at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi, before moving towards a career in the civil services.
Education: From School Setbacks to IIT Delhi
Ansari’s academic journey included setbacks during his school years. In an interview with, he spoke about failing his Class 10 and Class 12 pre-board examinations and how the experience motivated him to work harder.
He subsequently cleared both JEE Main and JEE Advanced and secured admission to IIT Delhi in 2011.
At the institute, he pursued a Bachelor of Technology degree in Chemical Engineering. After completing his engineering education, he worked in the private sector before deciding to prepare for the civil services.
UPSC Success in Third Attempt
Ansari moved to Delhi in 2015 to prepare for the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
After two unsuccessful attempts, he cleared the Civil Services Examination 2020 in his third attempt, securing an All India Rank of 389.
Previous Postings: From Saran to Muzaffarpur
During his career in Bihar, Ansari has served in several field-level policing assignments.
His previous postings include:
- Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Saran: He served in Saran during his early field posting after completing his training.
- SDPO, Patna: In August 2025, he was posted as Sub-Divisional Police Officer-II (Law and Order) in Patna.
- City Superintendent of Police, Muzaffarpur: Before his latest transfer, he was serving as the City SP in Muzaffarpur.
Selected for The Asian Hero Award 2026
Ansari has also been selected for the Asian Hero Award 2026, which is scheduled to be presented during the seventh World Fair and Festival in Florida, United States, on December 13, 2026.
The recognition has been announced by the Association of World Fair and Fest, USA. Reports on the selection have cited his public service, policing work, leadership and contributions to social welfare.
The award ceremony is scheduled to take place in Tampa, Florida.
Earlier Work in Muzaffarpur
During his tenure as City SP in Muzaffarpur, Ansari was involved in managing policing arrangements during major public events.
His handling of crowd management during the Kanwar Yatra in the district was also highlighted in local media reports.
With his appointment as Sheohar SP, Ansari has taken charge of the district’s police administration. He formally assumed office on November 7 and subsequently held a review meeting with police officials on law and order, crime control and policing arrangements.
