Lucknow: In a strategic reshuffle, the Yogi Adityanath-led government transferred three senior IPS officers, including appointments in Gorakhpur Zone and Police Housing Corporation.
PC Meena Named DG, Prison Administration and Correctional Services
1991 batch IPS officer PC Meena has been appointed as the Director General (DG), Prison Administration and Correctional Services.
This department oversees the state’s prison infrastructure and inmate management, and Meena’s experience is expected to bring further institutional efficiency and reforms.

Mutha Ashok Jain Appointed ADG, Gorakhpur Zone
In another high-level change, 1995 batch IPS officer Mr Jain, a senior IPS officer, has been posted as Additional Director General (ADG) of Police, Gorakhpur Zone. Until now, he was serving as ADG, Recruitment and Promotion Board.
His new posting places him in charge of a strategically sensitive zone in eastern UP, considered important from a law and order perspective.
Dr K.S. Pratap Kumar Takes Over as DG, CMD, Police Housing Corporation
1993 batch IPS officer Dr Pratap Kumar, IPS, has been posted as Director General, CMD (Construction, Maintenance & Development), Police Housing Corporation.
His responsibilities will include overseeing the planning and execution of infrastructure for the UP Police, including housing and departmental buildings.