Bhopal: Anurag Sujania, a 2014-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre, has submitted his resignation from the service, citing personal reasons. His decision came days after the state government transferred him from the post of Superintendent of Police (SP), Sagar, to the Police Headquarters (PHQ) in Bhopal.
Sujania tendered his resignation on November 2. The transfer order, issued on October 27, posted him as Assistant Inspector General (AIG) at the PHQ. He was replaced as Sagar SP by 2016-batch IPS officer Sanjeev Kumar Sinha.
The resignation followed a wider administrative reshuffle involving the Collectors and Superintendents of Police of Sagar and Dewas districts. However, no official statement has established a connection between the transfer and Sujania’s decision to resign.
Who Is Anurag Sujania?
Anurag Sujania is a 2014-batch IPS officer belonging to the Madhya Pradesh cadre. Originally from Rajasthan, he has an engineering background and holds a Master of Technology (MTech) degree.
Sujania joined the Indian Police Service on December 2, 2014. He was confirmed in the service in December 2017.
At a glance:
- Batch: 2014
- Cadre: Madhya Pradesh
- Home state: Rajasthan
- Educational qualification: MTech
- Date of joining IPS: December 2, 2014
- Previous assignment: Superintendent of Police, Sagar
Anurag Sujania’s Career and Previous Postings
During his career in the Madhya Pradesh Police, Sujania has held assignments in several districts, including:
- Tikamgarh: Served as Superintendent of Police.
- Mandsaur: Held the post of SP.
- Morena: Served as Superintendent of Police.
- Police Headquarters, Bhopal: Worked as Assistant Inspector General before taking charge in Sagar.
- Sagar: Served as Superintendent of Police for approximately six months before his transfer in October 2026.
Transfer from Sagar Followed Banda Hooch Tragedy
The October 27 reshuffle came in the aftermath of the Banda hooch tragedy in Sagar district in September 2026. At least 16 deaths were officially confirmed following the consumption of illegally manufactured poisonous liquor, suspected to have been contaminated with methanol.
Sujania was serving as Sagar SP when the incident occurred and was associated with the investigation into the case.
The state government transferred both the district Collector and the SP as part of the administrative changes following the incident. Sujania was replaced by Sanjeev Kumar Sinha, while other changes were also made in the administration and police leadership of Sagar and Dewas.
Resignation Cites Personal Reasons
Sujania submitted his resignation to the Madhya Pradesh government on November 2, citing personal reasons. The development came less than a week after the transfer order moving him from Sagar to the PHQ in Bhopal.
While the timing has drawn attention, the stated reason for his resignation remains personal. There has been no official confirmation that the resignation has been accepted.
