Julio Francis Ribeiro

Julio Francis Ribeiro, (born May 1929, Goa) is a former Indian police officer who is best remembered for his role in ending Punjab insurgency .

Ribeiro joined the Indian Police Service in 1953 and rose to be the Commissioner of Mumbai Police from 1982 to 1985, Director General of Central Reserve Police Force; Director General Police of Gujarat and Director General of Punjab Police during its worst years of terrorism in Punjab. In 1987, he was awarded the Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian award for his services.

He is famous for his phrase “Bullet for Bullet,” deemed to be his policy that he adopted in Punjab to save the state from militancy. His autobiography is titled "Bullet for Bullet: My Life as a Police Officer" was published by Penguin Books in 1999.

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

Post-retirement, Ribeiro also served as India's ambassador to Romania in 1989-1993 where an unsuccessful attempt was made on his life in 1991 at Bucharest. He had also held the position of governor in Jammu and Kashmir. He has been involved in social work lately and is presently living in Mumbai, India.

Personal life

Julio Ribeiro is married to Melba Ribeiro and has two daughters Neena and Anna. He is also working as non executive Director to Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited.

References

* [http://www.mail-archive.com/[e-mail]/msg35824.html Profile of Julio Ribeiro]
* [http://www.tribuneindia.com/2006/20060428/punjab1.htm#8 Tribune article]
* [http://www.karna.org/body_scholarship_board.html Karna Scholarship Trustees page accessed on 21 April 2008]