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= Late Sh. Sanjay Kumar Singh, IFS = Late Shri Sanjay Kumar Singh(1967-2002), IFS(Indian Forest Service) was an Indian Civil Servant who was murdered by some people in Sasaram, Bihar in 2002. He did exemplary work in checking illegal mining and prevention of illegal collection of Tendu leaves in his forest division in Sasaram, Bihar.

Early Years
Late Sh. Sanjay Kumar Singh was born on 13th September, 1967 at Belhami Jairam village of Sitamarhi district of Bihar to Dr. Ghanshyam Narain Singh and Dr. Kanti Singh. Late Sh. Sanjay Kumar Singh - The only son of his parents, was married to Ms. Anupriya Singh in 1996 and was blessed with a daughter, Onal and a son, Samrath.

He completed his senior secondary from Netarhat Public School, Bihar in 1982 with first division and awarded gold as well as silver medals for merit and for outstanding performance in debate. He joined Prestigious Patna Science College, Patna and secured gold medals in debate, sports and drama.

He did B. Tech in Textile engineering from IIT Delhi, Master in Computer Applications (MCA) from JNU, New Delhi. He ranked first in entrance examination held for MCA in JNU.

Professional Career
He qualified for Indian Forest Service in 1991 and joined the 1992-1994 course in IGNFA where he displayed meritorious performance by securing several gold and silver medals for extraordinary achievements in various disciplines and co-curricular activities. He was recipient of Sulochana Naidu Memorial Medal for Outstanding performance in Co-curricular activities in IGNFA.

He was allotted to Bihar state cadre, where he did exemplary work in checking illegal mining and collection of Tendu leaves. He was uncompromising on basic principles, which is evident from the fact that he lodged a number of FIRs against offenders, including administrative officials, despite tremendous pressure from various corners. He also paid special attention to generate employment for poor people under various afforestation and other developmental projects.

He served in division of Hazaribagh for one and half years and later was transferred to Sahabad Division, Sasaram in Decemeber 2000.

A Man of Challenges
Sahabad Division was notorious for the illegal stone quarrying, tree felling, illegal trade of forest produce and forest encroachment. The problem of illegal mining in and around Sasaram was colossal. It surfaced about 30 years ago but acquired mammoth dimensions over the period. There were about 300 stone crushers on both sides of GT Road near Karbandia, about 5 Km from the district headquarter of Sasaram. The total production of stone crushers was worth Rs. 25 lakhs a day, which comes around at Rs. 91 Crores per year, causing huge revenue loss to th government. After his posting as DFO, Sasaram on 11 December 2000, he launched a massive operation against stone quarrying mafia and smugglers indulging inn illegal trade of forest products. He used to patrol the sensitive areas frequently. Many times, he faced the stone pelting situations, but got saved each and every time. His efforts brought back 4000 acres of encroached forest land inn Sahabad division. His contribution for the improvement of socio-economic condition of the tribal and poor people and sensitivity towards his subordinates was exemplary.

A Date with Destiny
On 15th Feb 2002, he proceeded to inspect the construction work of recently built Akbarpur-Dhansa road in Sasaram Division. After reaching the Rehal range office, some armed men in police dress asked him to stop, questioned him, and demanded money as commission for road being constructed. Sanjay Singh denied their demands. There was a heated argument, but soon the goodwill of Sanjay Singh for the villagers through the construction of road, school buildings, and primary health centres, overcome it and all villagers gathered there in his support. But the armed men started firing and separated Sh. Sanjay Singh from other forest officials and moved into the forest and then they fired at him. This marked the end of life of an honest and courageous forest officer, to whom the highest tribute is not grief, but the gratitude.

The Aftermath
At around 2 PM, the news of abduction and killing of DFO, Sasaram spread. Police recovered the body of DFO and after post mortem his body was cremated with state honour in Patna. Such rare display of the act of honesty, breavery, courage and conviction by Late Shri Sanjay Kumar Singh was widely acclaimed by national and international media. Several tribute marches and bandhs were organized after his death. Hon'ble Supreme Court of India, just on the next day of his martyrdom took suo moto notice of this ghastly act and asked Solicitor General to act as Amicus Curie in this case. On July 5, 2017, 5 accused in this case was convicted by a speacial court in Bihar.

In Memory
To immortalize the memory of Sanjay Kumar Singh, the Sanjay kumar Singh Memorial Trust (SKSMT), - a registered non-profit public charitable trust has been formed to support the activities related to the cause of protection of forest and environment. In addition to this, a government college in Kaimur district, a park at Sasaram has been named after him. State level organizations and media conferred him with the title of SHAHEED. Sahara TV telecasted a TV Serial named "Ek Tha Sanjay" on the life and work done by IFS Officer Sanjay Kumar Singh to inculcate the values of Late Shri Sanjay Kumar Singh in public for better tomorrow. His parents have donated his medals to IGNFA so as to perpetuate his memory. Every year Sanjay Kumar Singh Memorial Lecture is organized at IGNFA in the memory of Late Sh. Sanjay Kumar Singh. There is a Sanjay Kumar singh memorial gold medal awarded every year to the IFS probationer for ranking first in subject of forest management and environmental conservation.

The supreme sacrifice and principle held by Late Shri Sanjay Kumar Singh will continue to inspire and motivate foresters at various levels for selfless protection and conservation of forests for the mankind.