Julio Francis Ribeiro

Julio Francis Ribeiro, (born on May 5, 1929 in Goa) is a retired Indian police officer and civil servant.He held increasingly responsible positions during his career, and led the Punjab Police during part of the Punjab insurgency periods.In 1987, he was awarded the Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian award for his services.Since retirement, he has served on corporate boards of directors and performed social work.

Career

Ribeiro joined the Indian Police Service in 1953 and rose to be the Commissioner of Mumbai Police from 1982 to 1985.He was promoted to Director General of Central Reserve Police Force, then to Director General Police of Gujarat.

Ribeiro served as Director General of Punjab Police during its worst years of terrorism in Punjab.The New York Times reported that in the 1980s, Ribeiro led the Punjab police in a "ferocious crackdown" on Sikh militants, in a policy christened "bullet for bullet" by Arun Nehru.

He held positions such as Special Secretary to the Government of India in the Ministry of Home Affairs and Adviser to the Governor of Punjab.

Ribeiro also served as Indian Ambassador to Romania from 1989 until 1993.In August 1991, Ribeiro was attacked and wounded in a Bucharest assassination attempt by gunmen<ref...
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