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18 IPS Officers, Including 6 SSPs, Transferred in Bihar; Kartikeya Sharma Named New SSP of Patna, Sweety Sahrawat SP of Purnia

Bihar IPS Reshuffle: SSPs of Patna, Purnia, Supaul Among Key Changes
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In a significant administrative reshuffle, the Bihar Government has transferred 18 Indian Police Service (IPS) officers, including Senior Superintendents and Superintendents of Police in key districts such as Patna, Purnia, Supaul, Jehanabad, Jamui, and Samastipur.

The decision, executed by the Home Department, reflects a strategic overhaul of law enforcement leadership across the state, particularly in response to deteriorating law and order in the capital.

Awakash Kumar Removed as Patna SSP After Spike in Crime

2012 batch IPS officer Awakash Kumar, who had been appointed as SSP of Patna on 28 December 2025, has been removed from the post within six months of his tenure. He has now been appointed as Commandant of Bihar Special Armed Police (BSAP)-1, Patna. His removal comes amid growing criticism over a recent surge in criminal incidents, including a spate of murders and robberies in the capital.

Kartikeya K Sharma Named New SSP of Patna

Replacing Awakash Kumar, 2014 batch IPS officer Kartikeya K Sharma, the former SP of Purnia, has been entrusted with the high-profile role of SSP Patna. Sharma, an IIT Kharagpur graduate and IIM Ahmedabad alumnus, joined the IPS after clearing the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Known for his academic brilliance and professionalism, Sharma’s appointment signals a bid to restore confidence in Patna’s policing.

Complete Overhaul in Patna Police Ranks

In addition to the SSP post, all three City SPs of Patna have also been reshuffled

East Patna SP K Ramdas → Appointed Assistant Director-cum-SP, Bihar Police Academy, Rajgir

Central Patna SP Sweety Sahrawat → Appointed SP, Purnia

West Patna SP Sarath R S → Appointed SP, Supaul

Further, CID SP Chandrashekhar Prasad has been made SP (Law and Order), Patna, replacing internal roles within the capital’s policing system.

Statewide Transfers of IPS Officers
Other key transfers include

Vineet Kumar, SP (Special Branch) → SP, Jehanabad

Arvind Pratap Singh, SP, Jehanabad → SP, Samastipur

Ashok Kumar Mishra, SP, Samastipur → SP, Special Branch

Shaishav Yadav, SP, Supaul → Assistant Inspector General (AIG), Modernization, Patna

Vishwajeet Dayal, City SP, Muzaffarpur → SP, Jamui

Vidya Sagar, Rural SP, Muzaffarpur → SP, ERSS (Dial-112)

Madan Kumar, SP, Jamui → SP, Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission

Pramod Kumar, Commandant, BSAP-1 → Given additional charge as STF SP and SP, CID

Background: Rising Crime Triggered SSP Awakash Kumar’s Transfer

The transfer of Awakash Kumar is widely attributed to rising crime rates in Patna, which had triggered public concern and political scrutiny. His inability to rein in the situation led to his removal before the completion of even half a year in office.

Who is Kartikeya K Sharma?

Born on 4 September 1988 in Ranchi, Kartikeya K Sharma completed his early education in the city before moving on to IIT Kharagpur for engineering. He later pursued a PGDM from IIM Ahmedabad. After cracking the UPSC Civil Services Exam, he joined the Bihar cadre of the IPS, and is now recognized as a dynamic officer with both academic and administrative credentials.


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