In 1974, he served as additional Superintendent of Police (crime) in Thane, where took stringent action against smugglers and feared criminals.
[2] He also worked as a superintendent of police in Kulaba, Nashik and Amravati districts.
His handling of communal riots in Amravati was appreciated by the Maharashtra State government.
[2] Pasricha played a major role in restoring the confidence of Muslims and various communities following the 1992-93 Mumbai riots.
[3] He succeeded R. S. Sharma, who went on leave after being questioned by a police team probing a counterfeit stamp paper racket.