Summary:
Before being posted as the Gurugram police commissioner, Rao was IG, Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) in Bhondsi. Rao was conferred police medal in 2013 for his meritorious service.Known for his expertise in cracking criminal cases, the 48-year-old police officer emphasised on speedy disposal of cases after taking charge as the city’s top cop. “We need to make some fundamental changes in the way we investigate cases and will have to dispose them at the earliest. Rao had led an operation to nab a kidnapper who was eliminated during an encounter.The criminal had abducted a senior police officer’s child in 2002. According to him, more than penalising motorists, police should act to ensure smooth flow of traffic.”After taking charge, Rao called a meeting of all SHOs, chowki in-charges, crime unit in-charges, traffic inspectors and senior officers..