[6][7] He studied at Kirori Mal College, Delhi University, and St. Xavier's, Patna.

[8] During his training at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy, he won the Maharaja of Tonk Cup for the Best Horse Rider of his batch and the RD Singh Cup for being the best swimmer of his batch.

During the assembly election vote counting process, he met Congress leader Anumula Revanth Reddy at his residence, which was perceived as a violation of the model code of conduct.

[14] Kumar acknowledged his mistake, offered an unconditional apology, and provided a voluntary undertaking not to repeat such misconduct.

The ECI accepted his apology and revoked the suspension, instructing the state government to issue a warning about his conduct.