Anand Mishra has been an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer from the 2011 batch, assigned to the Assam-Meghalaya cadre. Born on 1st June, 1981 to Shri Param Hans Mishra and Lt. Shanti Mishra. Anand Mishra’s ancestral family is based out of Vill. Jigna, Itarhi, Buxar, Bihar and parental house is in Vill. Prasaunda, Shahpur, Bhojpur, Bihar. He is settled in Buxar town of Bihar.

His father, an engineer by profession, worked for Hindustan Motors Company near Kolkata and hence Anand’s early education was from Hooghly district of West Bengal, where he completed his matriculation from Hind Motor Education Centre and his higher secondary studies in humanities from Hind Motor High School. He graduated with an Honours in Political Science from St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata, and later pursued a master’s degree in Police Management from Osmania University, Hyderabad.

He is fluent in several languages including Bhojpuri, Hindi, English, Bengali, and Assamese and has utilized his communication skills extensively throughout his career. He is also a 3rd Dan Black Belt in Karate and an expert in many other forms of Martial Arts, a skilled Guitarist, an avid Biker and an Adventure traveler.

Anand Mishra began his professional journey with the West Bengal Civil Service (WBCS) from 2005 to 2011 and served in South Dinajpur, Burdwan and Kolkata Districts in various posts. He qualified the UPSC CSE Exam – 2010 and was allotted the IPS of the 2011 Batch. His first posting as an IPS officer was with the Meghalaya Police, where he held various key positions, including Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) in Shillong, ASP Tura, SDPO Dadenggre, Addl. SP Jowai, Addl. SP Williamnagar, and SP, Baghmara.

He led significant Counter-insurgency operations like Operation Hill Storm I & II, which were instrumental in ending insurgency in the Garo Hills region of Meghalaya. In March 2017, Anand was transferred to Assam Police, where he held roles such as SP of the Bureau of Investigation (Economic Offences), SP of

Vigilance & Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), and SP of multiple districts including Charaideo, Dhubri, Nagaon, and Lakhimpur. For a brief period, he also headed Assam Police Sports wing as AIGP (Sports) at Assam Police Headquarters in Guwahati. Throughout his career, Anand Mishra has earned a reputation as a specialist in counter-insurgency operations, anti-corruption measures, anti-mafia activities, preventive policing and finishing organized crime syndicates in his jurisdiction.

He is credited with restoring law and order in some of the most disturbed regions and transforming the police’s image through community policing and public outreach initiatives. His leadership and operational skills have made him a trusted figure in areas requiring law enforcement interventions, and his ability to deliver results in challenging environments has earned him commendations from Central and State Government, including commendations. He was also celebrated as one of the Top 50 Police Officers in the country by Fame magazine.

Anand Mishra's exceptional service has been recognized with several prestigious awards and medals, including the Police Medal for Gallantry, the Chief Minister’s Medal for Outstanding Services (Government of Assam), Police Antarik Suraksha Seva Padak, (MHA, GOI) and many more. He has also received multiple commendations from the Directors Generals of Police in both Meghalaya and Assam.

Anand Mishra resigned from the IPS while he was posted as SP, Lakhimpur District in Assam w.e.f. 29-01-2024 to pursue a life of freedom and independence. He resigned because he also wanted to work on bigger projects and actively contribute towards bringing a positive and meaningful change in the contemporary conditions of Bihar and India by actively participating in Politics. Hence, he contested the Lok Sabha (Parliamentary General Election) – 2024 as an Independent candidate from his home town, i.e. Buxar Lok Sabha Seat and secured almost 50,000 Votes but trailed.

Since then, he has been actively working through various non-governmental platforms in Public interest and simultaneously and incessantly carving out a space in the political arena in Bihar and India.

On 28th July, 2024 Anand Mishra extended his support to the Jan-Suraaj movement spearheaded by Prashant Kishor (PK), acclaimed as the biggest name in Election management and Political Strategizing in India. Finally, on 2nd October, 2024, Anand Mishra was one of the founding fathers of the Jan Suraaj Party when the movement started by PK took the shape and has been announced as a Political Party.

His personal and professional life reflect a deep commitment to public service, leadership, and continuous self-improvement. He firmly believes and practices two things - A Good Leader is one who knows the way, shows the way and goes the way; secondly, a successful leader is one who creates more leaders.