TRIBUTE PAID TO SHRI SHEFEEN AHAMED IPS OFFICER

 

TRIBUTE PAID TO SHRI SHEFEEN AHAMED IPS OFFICER

Odisha cadre-IPS officer Shefeen Ahamed K., 50, who hailed from Keralam, on Monday (August 31, 2026) died in a private hospital in Thiruvananthapuram where he was undergoing treatment for cancer.He was serving as Inspector General of Police, CID Crime Branch and Cybercrime, Odisha. He also served as the District Police Chief, Thiruvananthapuram Police, and Deputy Inspector General of Police, Armed Police Battalion, with the Keralam Police on deputation until nearly a decade ago.

A member of the 2003-IPS batch, Mr. Ahamed hailed from Oachira in Kollam. He had completed his graduation in Civil Engineering at the TKM College of Engineering, Kollam, and Master’s degree in Police Leadership and Management at Osmania University.His mortal remains, which have been kept at his residence in Vattiyurkavu, will be taken to his native place on Tuesday. Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan condoled his death and described Mr. Ahamed as an officer with an excellent service record. He said Mr. Ahamed had demonstrated his professional commitment and capabilities during his tenure in Keralam.Leader of Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan also conveyed his condolences as he recalled Mr. Ahamed’s commendable service during his tenure in Keralam.Recalling his close personal association with the late officer, Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala said Mr. Ahamed had headed the Thiruvananthapuram Rural Police during his first tenure as the Home Minister.Mr. Chennithala also rememberedMr. Ahamed’s father, K.O. Habeeb, a senior leader of Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU), with whom he shared a close relationship. 

Prof. John Kurakar