{
  "id": 1004803,
  "title": "Who is Nupur Prasad? IPS officer who headed Sushant Singh Rajput death probe awarded President's Medal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/who-is-nupur-prasad-ips-officer-who-headed-sushant-singh-rajput-death",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-15T09:39:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/india/who-is-nupur-prasad-ips-officer-headed-sushant-singh-rajput-death-probe-awarded-presidents-medal-independence-day-2026-11786783329093.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nupur Prasad, an IPS officer who led the CBI investigation into the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput, has been awarded the President's Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM) for her meritorious work. Prasad, a 2007-batch AGMUT cadre officer, recently rejoined the Delhi Police after completing her tenure with the CBI. The MSM is awarded for distinguished and resourceful service, with Prasad's appointment highlighting her commitment to duty. She gained public attention while directing the CBI probe into Rajput's death in 2020, which concluded that no foul play had occurred. Prasad has also held positions such as Deputy Commissioner of Police in Shahdara district, overseeing efforts against drug syndicates and illegal gambling, and managing security for Delhi University elections. She currently serves as Joint Commissioner of Police in the Economic Offences Wing.",
  "summary": "IPS officer Nupur Prasad, known for her role in the CBI investigation of Sushant Singh Rajput’s death, has been awarded the President's Medal for Meritorious Service. The MSM is conferred for valuable service distinguished by resourcefulness and dedication to duty.",
  "key_points": [
    "Nupur Prasad led CBI investigation into Sushant Singh Rajput's death.",
    "Awarded President's Medal for Meritorious Service in 2023.",
    "Recently rejoined Delhi Police after CBI tenure."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}