D. P. Kohli | |
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| Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation | |
| In office 1 April 1963 –31 May 1968 | |
| Succeeded by | F. V. Arul |
Dharamnath Prasad Kohli was the founder Director of the CBI,India's Central Investigation Agency. [1] [2] He held office from 1 April 1963 to 31 May 1968. Before this,he was Inspector-General of Police of the Special Police Establishment from 1955 to 1963. Prior to that,he was police chief in Madhya Bharat and Uttar Pradesh states. [1] He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1967 for his distinguished services by Government of India. [3]
While inaugurating the 4th Biennial Joint Conference of the CBI and State Anti-Corruption Officers,Kohli told the delegates
The public expects the highest standard from you both in efficiency and integrity. That faith has to be sustained. The motto of the CBI - Industry, Impartiality and Integrity: these must always guide your work. Loyalty to duty must come first, everywhere, at all times and in all circumstances. [1]
Since 1999, the CBI has held the annual "DP Kohli Memorial Lecture" In Delhi, in his honour. [4] [5]
