Loknath BEHERA

Managing Director/ CEO
Kochi Metro Rail Limited
India
Retired from the post of DGP & State Police Chief, Kerala, w.e.f. 30th June 2021 after serving 5 long years in this post. Had worked in the NIA & CBI for about 16 years, 4 years as Commissioner of Police, Kochi City and since 30th August 2021, working as the MD, Kochi Metro Rail Ltd. and Kochi Water Metro Ltd. Expert in Legal (esp. International Criminal Law), Administration, Investigation, Technology matters. Founded NIA (National Investigation Agency), the counter terrorism Law Enforcement of India, known as Father of Police Modernisation in Kerala. Completed the last leg of Kochi Metro Rail Phase-1 with induction of innovative ideas and latest technology. Instrumental in operationalizing the Water Metro in Kochi and spreading its concept in India & abroad, resulting in doing the feasibility studies at a number of locations. Awarded Indian President’s Police Medal for meritorious service and Indian President’s Medal for distinguished services.

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