Anil Kanti ‘Neil' Basu, an Indian-origin British counter-terror cop, the most senior police officer of Asian heritage, is among the frontrunners to become the next London Metropolitan police commissioner, according to British media reports. ADVERTISEMENTBasu, 53, is currently the assistant commissioner (specialist operations) of the London Metropolitan Police. An economics graduate from Nottingham University, Basu had joined the Met Police in 1992 and was elevated as head of counter-terrorism and specialist operations, before becoming director of the College of Policing. In the past, Basu has spoken out on the racial discrimination the he suffered during childhood. The London police commissioner is chosen by consensus by the home secretary and the London mayor.

Source: The Telegraph February 12, 2022 19:20 UTC