About the Author

A former member of the Indian Police Service, Ved Marwah has the unique distinction of serving in most troubled states, including Jammu & Kashmir, Northeast, Punjab and left extremism affected states of Jharkhand, Bihar and West Bengal. He has been governor of Manipur and Jharkhand with additional charge of Mizoram and Bihar; advisor to the government of Jammu & Kashmir and Bihar; member and convener of the Internal Security Group of the first National Security Council Advisory Board; special secretary, Internal Security, Union Home ministry; Guard; commissioner of police, Delhi; joint secretary, National Police Commission; first secretary, High Commission of India, London; and deputy commissioner of police, Kolkata.