80 encounters, real Singham of real life, the hero whose criminals tremble after hearing the name

Daya Nayak, one of the most famous encounter specialists in Maharashtra and famous police officer of Mumbai Police Daya Nayak is going to retire from the police force on Thursday 31 July. Two days before retirement, Daya Nayak was promoted to the Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) on Tuesday. Daya Nayak’s retirement is seen as the end of an era of policemen who play the lead role in eliminating the underworld.

Who is Daya Nayak?

Daya Nayak is a well-known officer of Mumbai Police. It is a famous police officer as an encounter specialist in Maharashtra. He is also considered an important role in the end of the underworld in Mumbai. Daya Nayak joined the Mumbai Police in 1995. He was also posted at the ATS (ATS) of Maharashtra for many years. He was included in the team that solved the case of the murder of explosives from a car near Mukesh Ambani house in 2021 and then the murder of Thane businessman Mansukh Hiren. The hero is currently posted in the Bandra unit of the crime branch of Maharashtra.

Around 80 encounters

Daya Nayak was among the police officers in the 1990s who killed several gangsters in ‘encounters’. He gained a lot of fame about this. He is a high-profile officer who carried out around 80 encounters. Daya Nayak killed several gangsters associated with Dawood Ibrahim and Chhota Rajan’s gang.

Daya Nayak trapped in controversy

In 2006, the Anti -Corruption Bureau registered a case of disproportionate assets against him. A few years ago, he was also suspended for about six and a half years in terms of disproportionate assets. However, the police force was later restored. Let us tell you that Daya Nayak is related to the state of Karnataka. He was born in a Konkani -speaking family in Udupi district of Karnataka.

Movies were also made on Daya Nayak

The fame of the encounter specialist Daya Nayak can be gauged from the fact that not one but many films were produced on his life. The Crime Drama film ‘Ab Tak Chhappan’ in 2004 was inspired by the life of Daya Nayak. Nana Patekar played the lead character in this film. He was known for killing 56 people in police encounters. Apart from this, films inspired by Daya Nayak are Golimar (Telugu), Risk, Encounter Dayanayak, on: Main at Work, Departments.

What Daya Nayak said on promotion-retirement?

On being promoted to the post of ACP and retirement, Daya Nayak said- “With gratitude and pride, I want to tell that I have been promoted to the post of ACP. Although I want me to get more time in this post, but I am deeply satisfied to know that I have served my state and country with my full potential. I feel honored with this achievement and everything related to it.

In another tweet Daya Nayak said- Wearing ACP uniform for the first time – “Just a day before leaving it forever. After serving a lifetime, this moment gives a deep, calm pride. It may have come in the end, but it seems like a blessing. A honor that is not only a promotion, but also a symbol of duties, disciplines and dedication. Thank you for the good fortune of serving the country.

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