Odisha Police on Monday expressed grief on the passing away of Shefeen Ahamed K, Inspector General of Police, CID, Crime Branch, who was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Thiruvananthapuram.
A 2003-batch IPS officer of the Odisha cadre, the 50-year-old was diagnosed with cancer in 2025 and had been undergoing medical treatment since, according to police.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi also expressed deep sorrow over the officer’s untimely passing.
Majhi said, “Deeply saddened by the untimely passing of Shefeen Ahamed K, IPS, IG of Police, CID, CB. His dedicated service to the state and Odisha Police will always be remembered. My heartfelt condolences to his family, colleagues and loved ones. May his soul rest in peace.”
Deeply saddened by the untimely passing of Shefeen Ahamed K, IPS, I.G. of Police, CID, CB.
His dedicated service to the State and Odisha Police will always be remembered.
My heartfelt condolences to his family, colleagues and loved ones. May his soul rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/WnXeYvXXC4
— Mohan Charan Majhi (@MohanMOdisha) August 31, 2026
In a social post, Odisha Police said, “Odisha Police mourns the demise of Shri Shefeen Ahamed K, IPS, IGP, CID, Crime Branch, Cuttack. A distinguished officer of the 2003 batch, he served with dedication, integrity and professionalism. His valuable contributions to policing, particularly in cybercrime investigation, will always be remembered with respect. Odisha Police stands with his bereaved family and loved ones. May the departed soul rest in eternal peace.”
Odisha Police mourns the demise of Shri Shefeen Ahamed K., IPS, IGP, CID, Crime Branch, Cuttack.
A distinguished officer of the 2003 batch, he served with dedication, integrity and professionalism. His valuable contributions to policing, particularly in cyber crime… pic.twitter.com/6nlvJ3mEIw
— Odisha Police (@odisha_police) August 31, 2026
