Manoj D. ( Mayur ) Antani ( born June 7 , 1954 ) , is an Indian Police Service officer for the Indian government . In 2011 , he was appointed Home Secretary of Gujarat . Prior to that he was the Regional Passport Officer since 2004 . Antani , the former SP of Bharuch , was transferred out of Bharuch to Narmada district in March 2002 for taking action against some BJP/VHP supporters creating political turmoil in Bharuch . He was later given the rank of deputy superintendent ( DSP ) . DSP Antani became a public figure in India shortly afterwards , as he was the most senior ranking officer during the Godhra train burning . The train burning led to significant rioting , resulting in the death of over 100 people . Antani played a role in maintaining law and order throughout the riots
Godhra train burning
Godhra train burning
M. D. Antani