" Success to me is to be able to do the
assigned task to my own satisfaction. Only if I am satisfied will
anyone else be satisfied with my job."
Recently appointed security advisor to the beleaguered chief
minister of Gujarat, the Super Cop of India KPS Gill's main
concern today is to curb the two-month long communal violence in the
state of Gujarat. Feared by criminals, and also known as 'one-man
army', Mr. Gill curbed and rooted out militancy from Punjab.
Mr. Gill began his career as a Police Officer in Assam and rose
to become the Director General of Punjab Police. Though he has
retired from the Police, his experience and skills are still sought
after by Governments and institutions alike. The Government of Sri
Lanka also sought his advice on anti-terrorism issues.
The 'Tough Man' of the Indian Police is also the
President of Indian Hockey Federation. He runs
the Institute for Conflict Management, publishes the Faultlines
journal, and has also written a book, "The Knights of
Falsehood" on the abuse of religious institutions by the
terrorists in Punjab.
His definition of
success
"Success to me is to be able to do the
assigned task to my own satisfaction. Only if I am satisfied will
anyone else be satisfied with my job. In my entire service I have
always looked beyond the immediate moment—may be ten years ahead.
That’s how I perceive success," says the Padamshree-decorated
retired Director General of Punjab Police.
Destressing technique
Supercop K.P.S.Gill says he destresses by exercising everyday for
an hour and a half. "I read a lot. Presently I am re-reading
P.G.Woodehouse."
In an interview with Ashish Alhuwalia, Shirene Bhimwal and Shweta
Jain of NetGuru, KPS Gill had the following to say on:
Attitude towards life
"I have a very positive attitude towards life. I love to
have a good time and work hard. I have loved my life and have always
given everything that I have done my very best. I have no regrets
and would relive my life the same way."
Advice to the younger generation
"No advice at all !!! Infact I would tell them…NOT to
listen to their elders !!!! Live your own life, make your own
decisions and learn your own way. I think the younger generation are
really moving fast and will make it big..especially the women. I
think women will definitely take over the world. So just follow your
own path and go your own way and do not be afraid of making mistakes
as you will only learn through them !"
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