Bhubaneswar: Odisha cadre IPS officer Shefeen Ahamed K, died while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
A 2003-batch IPS officer, Shefeen was a native of Kerala and had been battling cancer.
He had been serving as Inspector General (IG) in the CID, Crime Branch, since July 2023.
An engineering graduate, Shefeen was the son of Habib, a CITU leader. During his career, he had also served in Kerala on inter-cadre deputation for several years. He had served as the Superintendent of Police (Rural) in Thiruvananthapuram.
Shefeen had held several important positions in the Odisha Police and had received honours and medals for his service, particularly in the Cyber Crime division and the CID Crime Branch.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed grief over the officer’s demise.
“Deeply saddened by the untimely passing of Shefeen Ahamed K, IPS, I.G. of Police, CID, CB.” He said Shefeen’s dedicated service to Odisha and the Odisha Police would always be remembered,” Majhi said in a post on X.
The Chief Minister also conveyed his condolences to Shefeen’s family, colleagues and loved ones and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.
Deputy Chief Minister K V SInghdeo also expressed profound grief over the IPS officer’s demise. “Deeply saddened by the untimely passing of Shefeen Ahamed K, IPS, I.G. of Police, CID, CB. His unwavering dedication and distinguished service to the State and Odisha Police will forever be remembered. My heartfelt condolences to his family, colleagues, and loved ones. May his noble soul rest in eternal peace,” the Deputy CM said in a post on X.