In the volatile heartland of Indian politics, where crime and power often walk hand in hand, Prashant Kumar became the unflinching face of law enforcement in Uttar Pradesh. The Enforcer tells the gripping story of the IPS officer who came to embody the state’s iron fist in its war on crime.
From his early days in uniform to his rise as UP’s top cop, Prashant Kumar’s career spans high-stakes operations, communal flare-ups and the brutal realities of crime control in one of India’s most complex states. Known for keeping calm under pressure, Prashant Kumar led countless operations against dreaded gangsters, cracked down on terror modules and played a pivotal role in maintaining law and order during some of the state’s most fraught moments.
Behind the headlines and encounters lies a story of strategic thinking, moral ambiguity and walking a tightrope between the rule of law and political compulsions. The Enforcer dives deep into the machinery of Indian policing, tracing Kumar’s journey through shifting governments, public scrutiny and the ever-present shadow of violence. This is not just the story of a policeman; it is a window into the making of modern-day state power.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Anirudhya Mitra is a bestselling author, acclaimed screenwriter and award-winning former journalist. His debut book, Ninety Days: The True Story of the Hunt for Rajiv Gandhi’s Assassins (2023), became a national bestseller and was adapted into the widely acclaimed SonyLIV series, The Hunt, directed by Nagesh Kukunoor.
A former investigative journalist with India Today and the Times of India, Mitra is credited with breaking some of India’s most high-profile stories – from the Rajiv Gandhi assassination and Bofors scandal to the South Asian drug wars and the shadowy world of godmen and political fixers.Over the years, Mitra has transitioned from journalism to storytelling for the screen, having written original series for leading OTT platforms. He has also produced and written internationally recognized films in Southeast Asia, including Under the Protection of Ka’bah and Habibie & Ainun, Indonesia’s blockbuster biopic on President B.J. Habibie.
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