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.
