Shri Amit Nigam is an IPS officer of 2015 batch borne on Nagaland cadre. Coming from a humble background, he pursued a Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering and began his career by joining the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). His strong dedication to public service led him to qualify for the Assistant Commandant exam for the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF). However, his civil service journey began when he cleared the exam for the Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS) in 2011-12, where he served as an Assistant Controller of Defence Accounts in Bangalore for nearly two years.
Determined to further his career in public service, Shri Nigam reappeared for the UPSC exam and was selected for the Indian Revenue Service (Customs and Excise) in 2014. During his training at the National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes, and Narcotics (NACIN) in Faridabad, his commitment to civil service prompted him to reattempt the exam, this time successfully joining the Indian Police Service (IPS) in 2015.
After completing his training at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA), Hyderabad, Shri Nigam was posted in Nagaland. During his probation period, he demonstrated exceptional investigative skills by cracking several cyber-related cases, including a series of OLX scams that were prevalent at the time. His keen focus on cybercrime earned him recognition early in his career.
As the Superintendent of Police (SP) in the districts of Kiphire and Tuensang in Nagaland, Shri Nigam took numerous innovative initiatives aimed at community engagement and crime prevention. One of his key initiatives was the launch of “Police Ki Pathshala”, a program designed to educate young students about online scams and fraud prevention. He also introduced Police Feedback Boxes, which enabled citizens to report crimes anonymously, leading to the resolution of many day-to-day criminal cases.
In addition to his work against cybercrime, Shri Nigam took strong measures against anti-social elements, insurgents, and drug traffickers. His relentless efforts led to the successful apprehension of insurgents and the seizure of illegal weapons during multiple operations. As SP (Organised Crime) Nagaland, he registered dozens of cases against major drug traffickers and kingpins, recovering significant quantities of drugs and dismantling criminal networks operating in the region.
In 2022, Shri Nigam joined the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Central Deputation, where he continues to serve with distinction, contributing to national security and law enforcement on a broader scale.