Ajithkumar J Varma
Criminologist Ajithkumar J Varma | |
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अजीतकुमार जे वर्मा അജിത്കുമാർ ജെ വർമ്മ | |
 Ajithkumar at Indo-UK Skills Conference, London, 2011 | |
| Former Joint Deputy Director(Investigation) at UN-Crime Watch | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Kerala Varma Thampuran Thodupuzha, Kerala, India  |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Spouse(s) | Mayalakshmi |
| Children | Nandakishore Varma |
| Education | MA (Human Rights & Development Management), PG Diploma (Criminology), Bachelor of Science |
| Alma mater | The Open University UK, University of London, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, University of London, Open university |
| Occupation | Intelligence Officer, Diplomat and Crime Investigator, Human Rights Advocate |
| Known for | Human Rights, UNHCR, Indian Intelligence,Criminology |
| Awards | Secretary-General Awards |
| Website | https://www.facebook.com/AJITHKUMARJVARMA/ |
Ajithkumar J Varma (Malayalam:അജിത്കുമാർ ജെ വർമ്മ) (Hindi:अजीतकुमार जे वर्मा) is a Criminologist and a former official who worked with various Indian diplomatic missions including the Indian High Commission at UK and United Nations Refugee Agency in the UK..[1] He started his career from Indian Navy as a commissioned officer before moving into Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR).In addition, Ajithkumar, nicknamed "Captain AMJ Nair", is rumoured to be a former member of the Research and Analysis Wing (R&W), the prime external intelligence agency of India [2],[3]
Early life and education[edit]
Ajithkumar was born to MK Janardhana and Lakshmi in the Thodupuzha a small village of Idukki district in Kerala. The Kottayam dynasty, which gave birth to King Pazhassi, migrated to South Kerala from North Malabar, which was destroyed during Tipu's Invasion. His family headquarters is at Karavattidam Kovilakam, family and a family temple still exist in the village of Kallara in Kottayam. He completed his primary education in Thodupuzha and later his degree in Chemistry from Pala St. Thomas College in Kottayam district and his postgraduate studies in Polymer Chemistry. Ajithkumar participated in the Republic Day Parade held in New Delhi named Rajpath parade in 2001 and received the trophy from the then Hon'ble Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. During this time he completed SCUBA diving and microlight training from INS Venduruthy at Southern Naval Command Kochi and INS Mandovi Goa .[4],[5]. Later Ajithkumar obtained his Masters in Business Administration from Middlesex University, London. He obtained another master's degree in Human Rights and Development Management from Open University UK. Soon after the masters he obtained a Criminology and Criminal Justice diploma from the prestigious University of London and qualified as a Criminologist.[6], [7]
Career[edit]
Contributions of Ajithkumar as head of Investigation[8] on refugee issues at UNHCR London was widely appreciated.[9]. Ajithkumar was an advisory expert and part of a Special Investigation Team attached with Justice Narayana Kurup Commission of the State Police Complaints Authority to investigate several custodial tortures especially custodial murder at Parassala police station, Marangattupalli Sibi death at Marangattupalli police custody etc >..[10] [11]. [12] He Formerly worked for government of India, Ministry of External/ Home Affairs in various capacities as Visa Officer, Consular Officer, Chief Protocol Officer and Programme Director at the Indian High Commission, London. He also had a great role as Programme Officer at the Nehru Centre London for promoting and formulating India’s external cultural relations, to foster mutual understanding between India and UK to promote cultural exchanges with people.[13] He was joined Indian Navy earlier as an Officer Cadet/Midshipman[14]
Litrature[edit]
His book 'the controversial word custody is an outstanding academic reference for custodial torture. Director B Unnikrishnan is all set to direct a screenplay written by Ajithkumar codifying his unforgettable official experience during his tenure as the Visa Officer of the Indian High Commission UK.He has written numerous short stories and articles.
References[edit]
- ↑ "Boy 'abducted' by dad reunites with mother". Retrieved 2017-02-27.
- ↑ "Spurt in crimes involving politicians dangerous". Retrieved 2016-11-08.
- ↑ 24790/Ajit+Kumar+appointed+as+Ambassador+and+Permanent+Representative+of+India+to+the+United+Nations+Offices+in+Geneva "Ajit Kumar appointed as Ambassador and Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations Offices in Geneva" Check
|url=value (help). Retrieved 2015-02-15. - ↑ "Parental abduction: From mere marital dispute to international crime". Retrieved 2017-01-25.
- ↑ "NCRB Data Names Kerala As India's 'Crime Capital', But Here's Why It's A Good Thing". Retrieved 2016-09-27.
- ↑ "From drug-induced psychosis to black magic, murder theories abound". Retrieved 2017-04-12.
- ↑ "Can reel world affect the real one?". Retrieved 2015-08-23.
- ↑ "Former Senior Executive at CRIME WATCH AT UNHCR". CRIME WATCH WEBSITE. Retrieved 2017-12-17.
- ↑ "Phones are now indispensable for refugees". The Economist. Retrieved 2017-02-20.
- ↑ "SKEWED STATS MAKE KERALA INDIA'S 'CRIME CAPITAL'". Retrieved 2016-09-27.
- ↑ "Wait over, SPCA to get Chief Investigation Officer, The new official to have rank equal to Superintendent of Police". Retrieved 2017-12-17.
- ↑ "SPCA Raps Cops for 'Custodial Death'". Retrieved 2015-07-31.
- ↑ "From drug-induced psychosis to black magic, murder theories abound". Retrieved 2017-04-12.
- ↑ "SKEWED STATS MAKE KERALA INDIA'S 'CRIME CAPITAL'". Retrieved 2016-09-27.
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