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Monica Shukla is a senior police officer with decades of experience in law enforcement. She began her career as a police officer in 1994 and later became an IPS officer in 2009.
As the vehicle began moving, ACP Monica Shukla stepped in front of it and stood her ground, forcing it to stop.
A dramatic moment during a farmers’ protest near Barkatullah University (BU) in Bhopal brought Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Monica Shukla into the spotlight after she was seen standing in front of a moving bus and preventing it from advancing.
The incident occurred when protesting farmers allegedly attempted to push forward a bus that had been stopped by police near the university campus. Videos from the scene show several protesters standing on top of the bus and raising slogans, while others appeared to be pushing the vehicle from behind.
At the time, no driver was reportedly inside the bus.
As the vehicle began moving, ACP Monica Shukla stepped in front of it and stood her ground, forcing it to stop. Her actions have drawn widespread praise, with many lauding her courage and quick response in a potentially dangerous situation.
According to officials, her intervention helped prevent a possible accident and brought the situation under control.
Who Is ACP Monica Shukla?
Monica Shukla is a senior police officer with decades of experience in law enforcement. She began her career as a police officer in 1994 and later became an IPS officer in 2009.
Known for her firm policing style and administrative experience, Shukla has served in several districts and has held key law-and-order responsibilities over the years.
She is an officer of the Madhya Pradesh Administrative Service, and her husband, Shashikant Shukla, is also a senior IPS officer.
Throughout her career, she has built a reputation as a tough and decisive officer, particularly during challenging law-and-order situations.
Not the First Time
This is not the first time Monica Shukla has been praised for displaying courage in the line of duty.
Nearly a decade ago, when violence reportedly erupted in Bhopal’s Qazi Camp area following an accident, an angry crowd allegedly began damaging public property.
According to local accounts, Shukla personally drove to the area and took charge of efforts to calm the situation and restore order.
What Happened During the Protest?
Farmer groups had reportedly gathered at the Barkatullah University campus and were attempting to move forward despite police barricades placed along the route.
As tensions escalated, some protesters allegedly tried to push a bus past the security arrangements.
It was during this standoff that ACP Monica Shukla stepped in front of the vehicle, an act that has since gone viral on social media and sparked widespread discussion about her leadership and presence of mind during a tense protest situation.
The incident has once again highlighted the officer’s reputation for taking direct action during challenging law-and-order situations.
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