Basant Rath (IPS Officer) Wiki, Age, Wife, Family, Salary, Education, Biography & More
Basant Rath (born in 1972) is an Indian former IPS officer and author who is from Jammu & Kashmir, India. Basant is in the news after he resigned from his post at the Indian Police Service in June 2022. He is also famously known as Singham in his hometown.
Many people are his fans because of his unusual style of doing his job. Rath served as an Inspector General of Police in the past. In the following articles, I am going to share many important details about Basant Rath IPS‘s personal as well as professional life so keep on reading this blog.
Why is Basant Rath suspended?
On June 26, 2022, Rath decided to quit his IPS post. He even informed about the same on his Twitter account and even hinted to his followers that he might be joining politics very soon. This personality is said to be inspired by Ajay Devgn’s movie Singham. Rath thinks that politics is a noble profession.
Earlier in 2020, the Ministry of Home Affairs fired him and accused him of gross misconduct and misbehavior.
Many sources also claim that he was suspended just because he filed a complaint against Dilbag Singh (Director General of Police). At that time, Basant was serving as the inspector general of police (IGP) Home Guards.
Social Media Fight Between Basant Rath and Dilbag Singh
According to my research from the articles that I read from 2020, it is said that Basant Rath accused Singh of land grabbing. Dilbag also made allegations where he said that Rath has been involved in some illegal acts.
However, Basant said in the media that all the allegations were defamatory and derogatory. Dilbag was also pissed at him as he referred to him as Dilloo.
Basant Rath’s Biography
There is no exact information about his birthday details since Basant is not a celebrity. However, I was able to know that Rath was born in the year 1972 which means he turned 50 years old in 2022. His birthplace is Uttarkashi village in Pipli, Puri district, Odisha.
From a very young age, this personality wanted to pursue a career where he could able to serve the nations. Therefore, he started working very hard towards his goals. His full birth name is Basant Kumar Rath.
Qualifications
He is a well-educated Indian officer who attended a private school in his hometown and passed 12th grade with excellent marks. Later, Basant got admission to the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) which is located in New Delhi.
As per my research, he graduated with a Bachelor’ of Arts degree. Later, this personality went on to obtain an M.A. degree in Sociology from the same University. Soon after post-graduating, Basant started working in the police line and even prepared for an IPS job.
Basant Rath’s Parents, Siblings & Caste
He came from a down-to-earth family where his father Hrushikesh used to work as a farmer. Hrushikesh also remained a village priest. On the other side, Basant’s mother (name not available) was a homemaker and supported her family very well.
After googling Rath’s caste, I came to know that they are Utkala Brahmins. He took birth in a very small area in Uttarkashi village which is located in Pipli, Puri district, Odisha. Rath has seen many ups and down in his life. He and his family worked extremely hard to make him what he is today.
Birthday Details
| Year of Birth | 1972. |
| Age (as of October 2022) | 50 years old. |
| Birthplace | Uttarkashi village in Pipli, Puri district, Odisha |
| Zodiac Sign | Not Available. |
| Current Residence | Jammu & Kashmir, India. |
Physical Appearance
| Hair Color | Black. |
| Weight (approx.) | In Kilograms: 70 kg (154 lbs). |
| Height (approx.) | 5 feet 10 inches (1.76 m). |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown. |
| Body Type | Mesomorph. |
Basant Rath’s Wife, Marriage & Children
Due to his controversial career, he decided to keep his personal life away from social media platforms. However, he is a happily married man who tied the know with his wife (name not available) in a traditional Hindu ceremony. The information about his children is also not available on the internet. I will try my best to find some information about Basant’s marriage, kids, spouse, etc, and update you very soon on factynews.com.
IPS Career, Positions & Ranks
Rath remained the 2000 batch IPS officer of his state Jammu & Kashmir. He is very famous among people in his city simply because of his unique ways of handling traffic and other crimes when he was IGP (Inspector General of Police).
His serious professional life started after this personality was appointed as an IPS officer in Mandi, Poonch district, India. During his probation period, he became very popular among youth after he started an initiative of giving out books. By the end of 2002, he was able to continue his good deeds in a more organized manner.
The term ‘Book Baba’ for him came after this. Not many people know this but Rath used to contact aspirants of the NEET and JEE exams. It is believed that he had distributed thousands of books.
Apart from his work, Basant is also highly active on social media profiles such as Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. In fact, almost 90+ K people follow him on Twitter. In November 2018, Basant transferred to IGP Home Guards.
Controversies
In 2018, he slapped a senior officer whose name is yet not public. Later, he got involved in a verbal argument with the former mayor of Srinagar Junaid Mattu (People’s Conference leader). Junaid was the one who was responsible for his transfer from IGP traffic to IGP Home Guards.
In 2018, he was all over the media after he slapped a young journalist. Rath accused him of recording while asking political questions without his consent. He even later apologized for his actions. However, many politicians labeled him as a power-drunk IPS officer.
Basant Rath’s Net worth
Being served as IGP Traffic and IPS officer, Rath had an impressive salary. He used to make Rs. 25,000 – Rs. 40,000 per month as an IGP Traffic. Later in 2002, he began to earn at least Rs. 50,000 per month.
With experience and dedication, Rath was able to earn even more money. As per my calculation, Basant Rath’s Net worth must be around Rs. 1 crore – Rs. 1.5 crore. He is a simple man who doesn’t like to show off much. He must have a very simple house and a non-luxury car for his family.
Favorite Things & More
- Singer – Satinder Sartaj.
- Actor – Ajay Devgn.
- Actress – Deepika Padukone.
- Destination – London.
- Hobbies – Reading Books, Cycling, and Spending Time with Family.
- Color – Black.
Basant Rath’s Wikipedia
Despite the fact that he is such a famous face among people, Rath has no official Wikipedia page at the time I am covering this blog.
Biodata
| Full Real Name | Basant Kumar Rath. |
| Known As | Book Baba. |
| Profession | Author, Counselor, Former IPS Officer. |
| Book(s) | Own Me, Srinagar. |
| Caste | Utkala Brahmins. |
| Nationality | Indian. |
| Religion | Hinduism. |
| Income, Assets & Total Wealth | |
| Net Worth | Rs. 1 Crore (approx.). |
| Monthly Revenue | 50k-60k INR (approx.). |
| Main Source of Income | From his Job. |
| Cars | Honda City. |
| Qualification Details | |
| College | Jawaharlal Nehru University. |
| School | Private School. |
| Degree | M.A. degree in Sociology. |
| Family Details | |
| Mother | Mrs. Rath. |
| Father | Hrushikesh. |
| Sibling(s) | Sister – Unknown. Brother – Not available. |
| Personal Life Details | |
| Marital Status | Married. |
| Wife | Yes. |
| Girlfriend | Not mentioned |
| Son(s) | Unavailable. |
| Daughter(s) | Not available. |
Social Media Accounts
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| YouTube | None. |
| Website | https://basantrath.com/ |
| IMDb | No. |
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| Wikipedia | Not Live. |
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Facts
- Mahesh Bhatt was so inspired by Basant that he also wanted to make a movie named Rath based on his life.
- Not many people know this but he is a big-time fan of Indian singer Satinder Sartaj.
- Basant Rath is also the author of a very hit book named Own Me, Srinagar.
- After reading that book, Mahesh described him as an enigmatic poet.
- Once, he was in the news after he write an open letter to a very famous Indian journalist and asked him to stop emphasizing the difficulty of the people living in J&K.
FAQs About Basant Rath IPS
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Who is Basant Rath?
Basant is an Indian former IPS officer and author.
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Where is Basant Rath from?
He is originally from Uttarkashi village in Pipli, Puri district, Odisha.
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How old is Basant Rath?
He is 50 years old by the time I am covering this blog.
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What is the post of Basant Rath?
He worked as IGP Traffic, IGP Home Guards, and IPS officer. On June 26, 2022, he expressed his interest in politics through his Twitter account.
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Who are Basant Rath’s parents?
He was born to Hrushikesh (father).
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How tall is Basant Rath?
He stands at a tall height of 5 feet 11 inches.
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What happened Basant Rath?
He announced on his Twitter account that he is resigned from the IPS post and expressed his interest in the world of Indian politics.
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