Major IPS Reshuffle in Rajasthan: 64 Officers Transferred
The Rajasthan government has executed a significant administrative overhaul, transferring 64 Indian Police Service (IPS) officers. This extensive reshuffle includes the appointment of new superintendents of police (SPs) in more than two dozen districts across the state.
Key Appointments and Transfers
According to orders issued by the state department of personnel late Friday night, Deputy Inspector General (Security) Ajay Singh has been removed from his post and appointed as Additional Police Commissioner in the Jaipur Police Commissionerate. In another notable move, Deputy Inspector General (ACB) Anil Kumar has been transferred to the position of Deputy Inspector General (Headquarters).
Districts Affected by the Reshuffle
The SPs have been changed in numerous districts, reflecting a broad restructuring of police leadership. The affected districts include:
- Jaipur Rural
- Jodhpur Rural
- Udaipur
- Rajsamand
- Pali
- Deeg
- Banswara
- Jhunjhunu
- Kotputli-Behror
- Barmer
- Churu
- Salumber
- Ganganagar
- Hanumangarh
- Nagaur
- Bikaner
- Bundi
- Karauli
- Sirohi
- Phalodi
- Bhiwadi
- Khairthal-Tijara
Specific Officer Assignments
Among the individual appointments, Sanjeev Nain, who previously served as Deputy Commissioner of Police, has been appointed as the Superintendent of Police of Jaipur Rural. Additionally, DCP East Jodhpur P.D. Nitya has been named as the Superintendent of Police of Jodhpur Rural.
This large-scale transfer initiative underscores the state government's focus on optimizing police administration and enhancing law enforcement effectiveness across Rajasthan. The reshuffle is expected to bring fresh perspectives and strategies to key districts, potentially impacting local security and governance dynamics.
