Kishan Sahay Meena, a controversial Rajasthan cadre IPS officer, retired from police service on July 31, 2026. His retirement party was held at the Jaipur Police Headquarters. On the day of his retirement, Kishan Sahay posted a video on the social media platform Facebook, raising questions about the ideal society and the functioning of the police system. He said that until an ideal society is created, recommendations will continue to be necessary. This statement is being seen as a continuation of his long-standing views on the police system and society.
‘There is no ideal society and no ideal police system’
In a video released on his retirement, Kishan Sahay expressed his views on the relationship between society and the police system. He stated that until an ideal society is created, the need for recommendations will persist. According to him, an ideal society and an ideal police system do not yet exist.
His statement is also in the news because throughout his tenure, Kishan Sahay has openly expressed his views on issues such as policing, social thinking, and superstition. He has also consistently expressed his views on social media and other platforms regarding scientific perspectives and humanitarian thinking.
Promoted IPS of 2004 batch
Kishan Sahay Meena is said to be originally from the Alwar-Dausa region of Rajasthan. He studied Electronics Engineering from MNIT Jaipur. During his police service, he held many important responsibilities in Rajasthan. Kishan Sahay Meena is a promoted IPS officer of the 2004 batch of the Rajasthan cadre. He became an IPS officer in 2013. Apart from being the SP of Tonk, he was posted in various positions including GRP, CID, Jail and RAC. From the year 2023, he was working as IG (Human Rights) in the Police Headquarters. He retired from police service on July 31, 2026. At the time of retirement, he held the post of IG (Human Rights), although before retirement he was in the position of APO (Awaiting Posting Orders).
In discussions about religious statements
Kishan Sahay has often been embroiled in controversy for his statements regarding his religious and scientific perspectives. On social media and in podcasts, he has questioned religious concepts such as God, Allah, and Waheguru. He has also expressed his views on religious scriptures and religious beliefs.
Some of his statements also criticized religious figures such as Premananda Maharaj and Dhirendra Shastri. These statements sparked both positive and negative reactions on social media.
Suspension for leaving election duty
Kishan Sahay Meena also faced action during the 2024 Jharkhand Assembly elections. He was assigned as a police observer in certain areas of Gumla district. It was alleged that he left election duty without permission and returned to Jaipur.
The Election Commission considered this a serious negligence and directed the Rajasthan government to suspend him. He was subsequently suspended for a period and later reinstated.
APO was done after allegations of rape
In 2026, a woman filed an FIR against Kishan Sahay Meena at the Malviya Nagar police station in Jaipur. She alleged rape, assault, mobile phone snatching, and threats under false pretenses of marriage. Following these allegations, the government placed him under APO.
However, Kishan Sahay has denied these allegations. He described them as a conspiracy against him, saying that he was being targeted because of his scientific and anti-superstition views. However, the rape allegations are being investigated under the law. The allegations have not yet been proven, and Kishan Sahay Meena continues to deny them.
Be active on social media too
Kishan Sahay Meena has been active on social media platforms. He has consistently shared his views on issues such as humanitarian thinking, a scientific outlook, and a superstition-free society. Now that he has retired from police service, his statement on the day of his retirement is once again in the news. In particular, his comments regarding an “ideal society” and an “ideal police system” are being seen as a question on the functioning of the police system.