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Failing Student Becomes IPS Officer, Wins US Award
26 Sep
Summary
- IPS officer Mohibullah Ansari overcame academic failures to achieve success.
- He will receive the Asian Hero Award 2026 in Florida, USA.
- Ansari is recognized for his policing, public service, and social welfare contributions.
IPS officer Mohibullah Ansari is set to be honored in the United States with the prestigious Asian Hero Award 2026. This recognition comes after a remarkable journey, marked by overcoming significant academic setbacks, including failing his Class 10 and Class 12 pre-board examinations. Despite these early challenges, Ansari demonstrated immense determination.
His path led him to IIT Delhi, where he pursued a BTech degree after successfully clearing the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE). Following a brief stint in the IT sector, Ansari turned his focus to public service, clearing the UPSC Civil Services Examination in his third attempt in 2020. He secured the 389th rank nationally and joined the Bihar cadre as an IPS officer.
Currently serving as the City Superintendent of Police in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, Ansari will receive the award on December 13, 2026, during the seventh World Fair and Festival in Florida. The Association of World Fair and Fest, USA, is presenting the award in acknowledgment of his exemplary policing, dedicated public service, and impactful contributions to social welfare, noting his honest and clean image.
