“Human in Khaki” is an excellent title for this book as it aptly describes this collection of real life experiences. Once you start reading, you cannot put the book down. Each chapter vividly brings out aspects of humanitarian policing.

The ‘trust quotient’ of the police has gone down… it is acts like those described in the book that serve to restore faith in the innate humanity of the police. This book serves as a beacon for both the police officer and the layman how sensitised, humane approach can work wonders in effective policing.

Dr. Kiran Bedi, IPS
Recipient of the Ramon Magsaysay Award,
speaking at the release of “Human in Khaki”

“Human in Khaki” is a remarkable reflection of policing in the present times. There is a need to inculcate sensitivity and empathy in the police force and this book brings it out beautifully. The book must be made compulsory reading in all police and administrative training institutes.

Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank,
Hon’ble Chief Minister, Uttarakhand

“Human in Khaki” is a remarkable book from the pen of a police officer. It is a compilation of real life experiences which are like a whiff of fresh air … Ashok Kumar’s book narrates incidents where his humane and understanding approach wipes the tears of a rape victim, a man threatened with extortion, a person whose land has been grabbed, and facilitated the framing of charges against persons accused of dowry death or guilty of exploiting a minor girl.

The central theme of the book is that even while working within th confines of the system, which imposes tremendous constraints, a police officer can still do a lot to serve the people whose life, property and honour – human rights in other words – he is mandated to protect.

Padmashri Prakash Singh,
Formerly DG BSF, DGP UP and Assam

“Human in Khaki” reflects the varied experiences of a police officer who is very close to ground realities and is highly committed to ensure delivery of justice to the common man. The book also reflects the aspirations and anguish of the policemen who strive to faithfully discharge their duties at risk to their lives.

Shri Subhash Joshi,
DGP Uttarakhand

“This book aptly brings out that ‘if you want, you can do’. This book is a collection of real life stories dealing with sensitive issues, sensitively addressed and handled in a humane manner which leave a tremendous impact on the reader. It brings out the qualities of heart and mind which are the cornerstone of sensitive policing. The message of the book is very fundamental - it touches the lives of all of us. Follow the straight path without straying, think out of the box and do things differently. Each of the fifteen chapters of the book contains a case study and a movie can be made out of each chapter!”

Mr. P.M. Nair, IG (Ops) CRPF
(author of the book ‘Human Trafficking’)

“This is a ‘bold’, uncommon book from a serving police officer who has highlighted the stark realities of policing today. The book brings to the fore the need not only to handle and redress the grievances but do so in a manner sensitive and empathetic to the common man. This approach is needed not only in the police but also throughout all departments of the administrative machinery to make the system more ‘human’.

Shri S Raju, IAS
Commissioner Kumaon Region, Uttarakhand