Chhattisgarh Ex-DGP Vishwa Ranjan, Architect Of ‘Green Hunt’ Policy, In Critical Condition On Ventilator Support |
Vishwa Ranjan, the former Director General of Police (DGP) of Chhattisgarh, renowned for his impactful anti-Naxal policy ‘Green Hunt,’ is in critical condition and has been placed back on ventilator support at a private hospital in Patna. The 1973-batch IPS officer was admitted to Medanta Hospital last month after suffering a severe cardiac-related issue. Sources indicate that while his health had initially shown a minor improvement, allowing doctors to remove him from the ventilator, his condition suddenly worsened on Tuesday, necessitating a return to life support.A statement from the hospital administration confirms his condition remains critical, adding that a team of expert doctors is continuously monitoring his situation and following all necessary medical protocols.A Distinguished Career
Vishwa Ranjan served as the sixth DGP of Chhattisgarh. He took over the responsibility in 2007 following the untimely demise of the then-DGP O.P. Rathore and held the post for approximately four years. During his tenure, he was a key figure in implementing significant reforms in police administration, with a particular focus on strengthening law and order and bolstering security arrangements in the Naxal-affected regions of the state.
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His administrative experience is extensive, having served for a prolonged period on deputation with the Intelligence Bureau (IB), where he held important positions, including Additional Director helped him a lot in formulating effective anti-Naxal policy against Maoists. Senior IPS Officers served under him remembered him a statesman in uniform.