IPS Yaumna Prasad: From Siddharthnagar to Noida’s Helm, Yamuna Prasad Earns Applause for Reforms and Results

IPS Yaumna Prasad:  Since taking charge as Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Noida, on 21 June 2024, IPS Yamuna Prasad has earned growing praise from residents and colleagues alike. A 2012-batch officer from Siddharthnagar, Prasad has quickly emerged as a key reformer in one of India’s fastest-growing urban police jurisdictions.

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In recent citizen outreach programs such as the “Good Evening” meetings held across Sectors 11, 12, and 122 in June 2025, local RWAs lauded Prasad’s focus on:Faster response times
Improved beat patrolling
Increased CCTV surveillance
Targeted traffic easing, particularly around Parthala Road
Residents described him as “approachable yet firm,” and praised the way police teams were visible on the ground—“not just on paper.”

🧭 Tactical Leadership & Team Restructuring
In May 2025, DCP Prasad implemented a mid-level reshuffle, transferring five key officers within the Noida Commissionerate. The move was strategic: aligning talent with field demands, optimizing night patrol zones, and ensuring more accountability from beat officers. His administrative style reflects a clear understanding of how to extract performance through team realignment, clear KPIs, and delegated command.

🚨 Major Operations Under His Command
Forex & Murder Case (June 2025): Four accused arrested for killing a money changer involved in illicit currency trade. Prasad’s team recovered ₹10+ lakh in foreign exchange, ₹4 lakh in cash, forged documents, and illegal firearms.

Fake Mark Sheet Syndicate (July 2025): Two Kanpur-based men running a document-forgery ring arrested. 66 fake mark sheets, migration certificates, laptops, phones, and two luxury cars were seized—marking a win against educational fraud.

Vehicle Theft Gang (May–June 2025): A 5-member gang responsible for lifting over 26 two-wheelers was caught. 21 vehicles were recovered, aided by CCTV footage and electronic surveillance.

Staged Kidnapping Rescue (August 2025): Prasad’s team cracked a fabricated father-daughter kidnapping within 24 hours, underlining investigative speed.

Gangster Dilshad Arrest: A long-pending case saw closure with the arrest of Noida’s listed gangster “Dilshad”. Prasad’s briefing went viral for its calm, fact-based tone.

Mukhtar Ansari Transfer (2021): Before Noida, he successfully managed the high-risk, high-profile transfer of jailed don-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari—a mission involving tight security and media scrutiny.
🏅 Honors & Commendations
DG’s Commendation Disc (Silver) – 15 August 2018
DG’s Commendation Disc (Gold) – 26 January 2023
These medals reflect Prasad’s steadfast contributions across challenging posts in Uttar Pradesh.

 Challenges & Constructive Criticism
While largely praised, Prasad’s time as DCP Traffic in late 2023 drew criticism after mismanagement during the CPHI & PMEC Expo in Greater Noida. Heavy congestion and poor event logistics triggered complaints and his reassignment from the traffic post. Observers saw this as a wake-up call for better event-scale planning in the city. Another gap noted by civil society groups is his minimal digital and social media outreach—a growing requirement in the era of interactive governance and public policing. Prasad, however, is known to believe in “quiet execution over loud promotion.”

🎓 Education & Siddharthnagar Roots
Born on 12 July 1977, Yamuna Prasad belongs to a Hindi-medium educational background. A native of Siddharthnagar, Uttar Pradesh, he holds

Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology & Political Science
Master’s in Modern & Medieval History
His academic foundation enables him to approach policing through a deep understanding of social behavior, conflict triggers, and historical context.

IPS Yaumna Prasad, Measurable Impact
From a rural district on the UP-Nepal border to the nerve center of Noida’s law enforcement, IPS Yamuna Prasad embodies a quiet, result-oriented style of policing. Whether it’s cracking complex syndicates, reshaping internal command, or listening directly to citizens, his leadership reflects accountability, structure, and adaptability. Though areas like event management and digital visibility remain improvement points, his field operations, team management, and community credibility make him one of the most reliable and impactful police leaders in Uttar Pradesh today. As Noida continues its high-speed urban expansion, IPS Yamuna Prasad’s blend of grassroots understanding and executive-level command positions him well—not just as a DCP, but as a model for future urban policing in India.