Indian Police Service officer Nupur Prasad has been selected for the Medal for Meritorious Service, a national honour recognising her extensive career across the Delhi Police, the Central Bureau of Investigation, Arunachal Pradesh, and West Bengal.
A 2007-batch AGMUT cadre officer, Prasad recently wrapped up her posting with the CBI and returned to the Delhi Police, where she now serves as Joint Commissioner of Police in the Economic Offences Wing, overseeing financial crime cases. The medal itself recognises distinguished police work across criminal investigation, law and order, public service, crime prevention, and administration.
Her CBI Tenure Included the Sushant Singh Rajput Case
Prasad drew significant national attention when she took charge of the CBI's investigation into the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput, who was found dead at his Mumbai residence on June 14, 2020. The case was transferred to the CBI in August 2020 after complaints from the actor's family and disputes over jurisdiction between state agencies.
During the investigation, Prasad supervised key elements of the probe, including forensic examination, medical records, and witness interviews. The CBI eventually completed its investigation in 2025, filing final closure reports that found no evidence of foul play, abetment to suicide, or criminal conspiracy in the case.
Her time at the CBI also extended to other high-profile financial fraud investigations, with her supervisory role reportedly linked to probes involving businessman Vijay Mallya and the AgustaWestland helicopter deal.
Key Leadership Roles in Delhi Police
Earlier in her career, Prasad held several notable positions within the Delhi Police. She served as the first Deputy Commissioner of Police for Shahdara, helping build out the district's administrative framework from the ground up after it was newly formed. During that posting, she led police action against illegal gambling dens and drug networks, while also setting up local crime-prevention units aimed at improving safety for residents.
She later served as Deputy Commissioner of Police for North Delhi, where she was responsible for managing security arrangements at major public events, including Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort and Delhi University elections.
Back to Delhi Police as Joint Commissioner
Having completed her central deputation, Prasad returned to the Delhi Police and stepped into her current role as Joint Commissioner in the Economic Offences Wing, where her work now centres on financial crime cases. It's a role that adds to an already wide-ranging career spanning criminal investigations, district policing, public-order management, and central agency assignments.
The Medal for Meritorious Service marks formal recognition of that body of work across multiple policing and investigative roles throughout her service.
FAQs
Q1. What is Nupur Prasad currently known for professionally?
She currently serves as Joint Commissioner of Police in Delhi's Economic Offences Wing, handling financial crime cases, after completing a CBI deputation.
Q2. What was her role in the Sushant Singh Rajput case?
She supervised the CBI's investigation into the actor's death, overseeing forensic examination, medical records review, and witness interviews; the case was closed in 2025 with no evidence of foul play found.
Q3. What other high-profile cases has she been linked to?
Her CBI tenure has reportedly included supervisory involvement in financial fraud investigations linked to businessman Vijay Mallya and the AgustaWestland helicopter deal.
Q4. What positions did she hold in Delhi Police earlier in her career?
She served as the first DCP of Shahdara district and later as DCP of North Delhi, where she managed security for major public events.