A career spanning more than three decades, from district policing in Uttar Pradesh to leading one of India’s most specialised security organisations.
A 1991-batch IPS officer of the Uttar Pradesh cadre, Alok Sharma has served in demanding policing and security assignments across his career. From handling large-scale public gatherings and law-and-order challenges to managing security during the 2013 Kumbh Mela in Allahabad, his journey reflects a career built around planning, coordination and operational preparedness.
Sharma later moved to central deputation and joined the Special Protection Group (SPG) as Inspector General in 2018. He went on to become ADG and was appointed Director of the SPG in November 2023.
This video traces his journey from district policing to senior specialised security leadership, highlighting the key assignments, responsibilities and recognitions that shaped his career.
Watch till the end to know more about the remarkable journey of IPS officer Alok Sharma.
