He is among the busiest police officers, heading the largest Police Commissionerate in India spread over several districts of Telangana, and part of Hyderabad city. Despite his choc-a-block schedule, he keeps his interest in music and literary events alive. What’s more, over the past few years, he has been mentoring Civil Services aspirants.
That’s Rachakonda Police Commissioner Mahesh Bhagwat for you.
His affable demeanour may not fit the conventional (read: stereotypical) image of a police officer, but he is on a mission to inculcate similar, humane behaviour among civil servants. Over the years, he has offered free mentoring to hundreds of aspirants across the country. What started as a small step in his native State, Maharashtra, has now become a passion project for him. In a freewheeling conversation with The Hindu, he discusses all about nurturing Civils aspirants and the joy that their success gives him. Excerpts:
