Policeman

M. B. Ranjit

DSP, Andhra Pradesh Police (1965–2000)
Born
Mutyala Benjamin Ranjit

(1942-09-05)5 September 1942[1]
Kakinada, Northern Circars (Madras Presidency)
Died25 October 2023(2023-10-25) (aged 81)
Hyderabad (Telangana)
Resting placeNarayanaguda Christian Cemetery
Other namesRanjit Saheb; Ranjit Ayyagaru
EducationB. A. (Andhra)
Alma mater
  • CBM-McLaurin High School, Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh)
  • Pithapuram Rajah Government College, Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh)
Known forParticipatory policing
Notable work
SpouseSmt. Rohini-Ranjit[2]
RelativesProf. M. Theophilus (Father)

Children:

Police career
DepartmentAndhra Pradesh Police
BranchHyderabad City Police
Service years1965–2001 (36 years)
RankDeputy Superintendent of Police

M. B. Ranjit (5 September 1942 – 25 October 2023)[2] was an Indian Police Officer of Andhra Pradesh Police. He served for nearly four decades in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana areas. His career began in the latter half of the Sixties. Among the Police fraternity, he is known as a popular, systematic and sincere person, who earned a name for himself in Andhra Pradesh.[3] He retired in 2000,[4] putting in nearly four decades of policing.

Early life and education

Ranjit was born on 5 September 1942 into a Telugu Christian family as the second son to his parents, Smt. Kamalamma and Prof. M. Theophilus,[5] a faculty member of CBM-Baptist Theological Seminary, Kakinada (Madras Presidency). He was raised in a cross-cultural setting in an Indo-Canadian institution. On 10 December 1946, his father breathed his last during the course of his teaching. The sudden death of Ranjit's father, put a burden on his mother, Smt. Kamalamma. She became a Teacher at the CBM-Mclaurin High School in Kakinada. Both Ranjit and his elder brother Sudhakar[5] studied at McLaurin and then joined the adjacent Pithapuram Rajah College for their Pre-university course, also continuing in the same institution for their undergraduate studies. Ranjit enrolled for a course in Humanities at the P. R. College, passing out with a B. A. in 1962.

Career

During Ranjit's final Academic year of undergraduate studies, he passed the examination conducted by National Cadet Corps (India). In 1962, he became Cadet Junior Under Officer at his alma mater in Kakinada.

1965–1969

In 1965, while serving as Junior Under Officer of NCC in Kakinada, he got selected as a Sub-inspector in Andhra Pradesh Police.

1970–1979

In the Seventies, Ranjit was Sub-Inspector in Gannavaram Police Station in Krishna district. In May 1976,[6] during the height of The Emergency (India), his course of duty landed him in a difficult situation resulting in suspension from duty. An enquiry was ordered by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Nuzvid.[6] In 1977,[6] he was recalled and reinstated on duty. This led to a debate in the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly during its eighth day of its tenth session held on 28 June 1977.[6] Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) began raising questions on Ranjit's reinstatement. In response, J. Vengala Rao, then Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh (1956–2014), affirmed that the Sub-Inspector was reinstated as there were differing statements in the enquiry report and it was not deemed fit to continue with the suspension anymore.[6] Vengala Rao informed that the material report was contradictory, leading to a fresh enquiry by the Collector and instead Ranjit was reinstated in a different circle. The Government of Andhra Pradesh stood firm in its stance of reinstating Ranjit.[6]

1980–1989

Ranjit rose to the ranks of Inspector, serving in Krishna district and Guntur district in Andhra Pradesh.

1990–1999

Ranjit was Sub-Divisional Police Officer[7] in Tenali. During the sunset years of the 20th century, he was posted to Hyderabad, where he served as Assistant Commissioner of Police[8] in Asif Nagar Division, Hyderabad City Police.

Other commitments

Ranjit served in honorary capacities in various events and service organisations, notably in Hyderabad City's United Christmas Celebrations. In addition, he was an elected member in BCM International India, serving as its Treasurer.[9] Ranjit also served on the Council of Christian Hospitals (COCH), overseeing four hospitals founded by Canadian Baptists in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha in the towns of Vuyyuru, Akiveedu, Pithapuram, Parlakhemundi and Serango.

Death and burial

Due to aging, Ranjit had been affected with health conditions.[10] He had been recovering from these and going about his life.[11] However, in the past couple of years, his condition became worse, leading to hospitalization in early 2023. The end came on 25 October 2023 in Hyderabad while he was undergoing treatment at Intensive care unit of a city-based hospital.[10]

The funeral mass was held on Friday, 27 October 2023 at the STBC-Narayanaguda Baptist Church, Hyderabad, officiated by Senior Pastor, The Rev. G. Samuel, STBC along with other Clergy.[12] Senior Police, led by Noel Swaranjit Sen, and a host of well wishers from different streams of the society paid their respects in the Church premises. Entomologist, Prof. P. Judson,[12] Banker Robert Surya Prakash[12] of Telangana Council of Churches, Chef Sudha Kumar[12] and the Church Historian B. C. Paul,[12] AELC were among those present.

The coffin was then moved to the Narayanaguda Christian Cemetery, amidst heavy Police presence, following which a graveside funeral mass was performed by Pastor A. B. Joseph Kishore[13] with a Benediction by Bro. M. Anil Kumar.[13]

Memorial and Tributes

In honour of Ranjit, a memorial was held on 29 October 2023 in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, where a good gathering of well wishers were present to pay their tributes. Guests included top Police brass, Aruna Bahuguna, IPS, A. K. Khan, IPS, M. Mahender Reddy, IPS and Anjani Kumar, IPS. A lone Civil Servant Kaki Madhava Rao, IAS was also present.[14]

Sri M. B. Ranjit was such a thorough Gentleman and a professional Police Officer. I had the privilege of working with him when I was Superintendent of Police – in – Guntur. I remember his great association and contribution while we prepared for and conducted the 1998 Indian general election in Guntur District.
  • Chennamsetty Chakrapani, Superintendent of Police,[3]

Sri M. B. Ranjit was known as a popular, systematic and sincere person, who earned a name for himself in Andhra Pradesh.

References

  1. ↑ Funeral Mass of M. B. Ranjit 5 September 1942 – 25 October 2023, Leaflet distributed on October 27, 2023.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Cyberabad CP Stephen Raveendra's father passes away, Deccan Chronicle, October 26, 2023
  3. 1 2 Chakrapani, Chennamsetty (26 October 2023). "Chennamsetty Chakrapani about DSP Ranjith Working Style" (video). youtube.com. iDream News.
  4. ↑ Souvenir of Emmanuel Baptist Worship Centre, 2001.
  5. 1 2 Ranjit, M. B. (January 2014). "CABC -JAN 2014 Centenary Andhra Baptist Church, Jagannaickpur, Kakinada, Mutyala Theophilus" (video). youtube.com. Centenary Andhra Baptist Church, Kakinada.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Debates, Volume V, Number 2, 28 June 1977, pp.117–121.
  7. ↑ See Udatha Madhava Rao Vs. State of Andhra Pradesh, High Court of Andhra Pradesh, 10 June 2008, LAWS(APH)-2008-6-40.
  8. ↑ Stephen Ravindra takes over as Cyberabad Commissioner of Police, Mahesh Buddi in Times of India, 26 August 2021.
  9. ↑ BCM International India
  10. 1 2 Eenadu, Cyberabad Edition, Thursday, 26 October 2023, p.6
  11. ↑ Ranjit, M. B. (2017). "Mr. Benjamin Ranjith Muthyala's Greetings at UECF 2017" (video). youtube.com. UECF.
  12. 1 2 3 4 5 Ranjit, M. B. (27 October 2023). "Funeral Service of Mr. Muthyala Benjamin Ranjit" (video). youtube.com. Baptist Church, Hyderabad.
  13. 1 2 Ranjit, M. B. (27 October 2023). "Mr. Muthyala Benjamin Ranjit called to glory at Narayanaguda Cemetery" (video). youtube.com. Vijay Videos Television.
  14. ↑ Ranjit, M. B. (29 October 2023). "Mr. Muthyala Benjamin Ranjit's Memorial" (video). youtube.com. Bhupati Rao.
  15. ↑ Director General and Inspector General of Police [@TelanganaDGP] (25 October 2023). "Passing away of M. B. Ranjit" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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