He has served in various capacities in Tamil Nadu Police and was awarded CM’s Gallantry Medal for Bravery and Heroic Action. He has also been awarded the Police Medal for Meritorious Service in 2004, President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service in 2014, Police Special Duty Medal, Antrik Suraksha Padak and UN Peacekeeping Medal among others. He has served in various capacities in Tamil Nadu Police and was awarded CMs Gallantry Medal for Bravery and Heroic Action. Shri Sanjay Arora, Commissioner of Police, Delhi is the successor of Shri Rakesh Asthana, IPS.