Arunachal Pradesh Government Implements Major Police Reshuffle, Affecting 27 Senior Officers
The Arunachal Pradesh government has executed a significant administrative overhaul within its police force, transferring and posting 27 senior officers. This move, ordered by the governor following a recent Police Establishment Board (PEB) meeting, aims to streamline police administration and bolster the law and order machinery in the northeastern state.
Key Appointments and Transfers in the Reshuffle
According to an official notification from the state Home Department, the reshuffle includes several high-profile appointments. Senior IPS officer Chinmoy Biswal has been appointed as IGP (Security/Crime), while Joy Tirkey takes on the role of DIG HQ (Additional). Mangesh, an IPS officer from Delhi, will assume charge as DIG (TCL).
The reshuffle also introduces new superintendents of police (SPs) in critical districts across Arunachal Pradesh. Notable changes include:
- Akshat Kausal appointed as the new Tirap SP, replacing Aditya Singh, who has been moved to Longding SP.
- Shivendu Bhushan, previously SP (Crime), will now serve as the East Kameng SP.
- Sandhya Swamy takes over as SP Kra Daadi, while Pankaj Kumar assumes the role of SP Dibang Valley.
- Swati Singh has been posted as SP Pakke Kesang, and Tasi Darang will lead as SP Tawang.
- D W Thungon, the former SP Tawang, has been transferred to SP West Kameng.
Specialized and Support Roles in the Police Force
In addition to district-level postings, the reshuffle addresses specialized functions within the police department. Achin Garg has been posted as SP Crime, and Anjitha Chepyala will take charge of SP SIT/Cyber Crime. Dekio Gumja has been appointed as SP of the Special Task Force (STF), with Sepraj Perme named as the new SP for SDRF/Home Guards/Civil Defence.
Several officers have also been designated as commanding officers (CO) for various Indian Reserve Battalions (IRBn) and the Arunachal Armed Police Battalion (AAPBn) across the state, further strengthening the operational capabilities of the force.
Objectives and Implications of the Administrative Changes
The notification emphasizes that this comprehensive reshuffle is designed to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in police operations. By reassigning experienced officers to key positions, the government aims to improve security measures, tackle crime more proactively, and ensure smoother administrative workflows. This strategic move is expected to have a positive impact on public safety and governance in Arunachal Pradesh, reflecting the state's commitment to maintaining robust law and order.
