There's no dearth of honest, hardworking police officers in our country and Ajay Pal Lamba is a testament to that statement. One of the key investigators in the Asaram Bapu case, Ajay continued the investigations with the same zeal and vigor despite getting death threats from the Godman's supporters.

The 2005 batch IPS officer is credited with successfully arresting the self-styled Godman in 2013 at a time when Asaram boasted of millions of followers who were ready to lay their lives for him. Speaking with Hindustan Times, Ajay had then explained how difficult it was to do his job when death threats stormed his house.

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“The letters carried abuses and even threats, stating that my family members would be killed if anything happened to Asaram. My phone did not stop ringing. The letters stopped only when I shifted to Udaipur,” Ajay had told Hindustan Times.

His commitment to the case despite the lingering fear of the safety of his family is actually awe-inspiring.

"Our teams went to his ashrams in Gurukul, Shahjahanpur, Ahmedabad, and Indore. We investigated what the girl said. We have verified the charges and found some evidence," Ajay Pal Lamba, the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Jodhpur, had then said.

The statement of the 16-year old girl who accused Asaram of sexually assaulting her proved to be a crucial bit of evidence to nail Asaram. At that time though, Asaram had belittled the allegations as 'bakwas' (worthless).

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Ajay Pal Lamba also wrote a small Facebook post after the verdict in the case was delivered. Here's what the brave officer wrote:

“Finally truth prevailed. Justice delivered in Asharam Bapu case with the conviction of accused Asharam in a case of sexual assault on a minor girl during the night of Independence Day of 2013. Judgment is a landmark in criminal jurisprudence in the country. It is heartening to witness that if the law of land is implemented impartially, then even weakest can afford to take on the might of most influential person like Asharam. Kudos to the whole team who was associated with me in taking this case to its logical conclusion in the most efficient and professional manner despite all odds. Thanks to colleagues, seniors and all members of the team whose support meant a lot for me in the entire phase of this case. My gratitude to all well-wishers who stand for the cause directly or indirectly by contributing in own ways. Thanks to one and all. God bless the victim and family. Jai Hind….”

Officers like Ajay Pal Lamba who are honest and committed to serving the country need recognition and praise for putting the country ahead of themselves. We salute such officers and are in debt of their service forever.