Bhopal: The Madhya Pradesh government has appointed IPS officer Malay Jain as the new Superintendent of Police (SP) of Balaghat, entrusting him with the additional responsibility of commanding the district’s anti-Naxal Hawk Force.
The Home Department issued the police posting and additional-charge orders on November 6, 2026. Before this appointment, Jain was serving as Assistant Inspector General (AIG) at the Police Headquarters in Bhopal.
Jain’s professional identity extends beyond policing. He is also a Hindi writer known for his satirical novels and collections, which explore social issues, rural life and administrative systems.
Who Is IPS Malay Jain?
Malay Jain is a 2017-batch IPS officer who entered the police service through the Madhya Pradesh State Police Service and was later promoted to the Indian Police Service. Before being appointed Balaghat SP, he was serving as Assistant Inspector General (AIG) at the Madhya Pradesh Police Headquarters in Bhopal.
Jain has handled different responsibilities during his police career, including assignments related to police training and public awareness. He comes from a family with a judicial background; his father served as a district judge.
Alongside his policing career, Jain has maintained an active interest in Hindi literature and is known for writing satirical novels and collections.
Previous Postings of IPS Malay Jain
- During his police career, Malay Jain has served in the following positions:
- District postings: Sagar, Narmadapuram, Tikamgarh and Harda.
- Deputy Director: Madhya Pradesh Police Academy, Bhopal.
- AIG (Administration): Madhya Pradesh Police Headquarters.
- AIG (Training): Police Headquarters, Bhopal.
- Staff Officer to DGP: Madhya Pradesh Police.
From Police Service to Hindi Literature
Jain comes from a family with a judicial background, with his father having served in the judicial service.
His published works include the children’s novels Deewangarh Ka Rahasya and Yakshaharan, along with the satirical novel Dhaak Ke Teen Paat, published by Rajkamal Prakashan in 2015.
Another of his works, Hulk Ka Daroga, is a satirical collection published in 2023. His writing often uses humour and satire to examine social contradictions, government functioning and everyday public concerns.
Jain has received several literary recognitions, including the Balkrishna Sharma Naveen Award, the Ravindranath Tyagi Smriti Sopan Award and the Kamleshwar Samman.
New Responsibility in Balaghat
With his appointment as Balaghat SP, Jain will oversee district policing and law-and-order responsibilities. He will also hold additional charge as commander of the Hawk Force, which is involved in anti-Naxal operations.
Balaghat is among Madhya Pradesh’s districts affected by Left-Wing Extremism, making the policing assignment significant for security and anti-Naxal operations in the region.
Jain’s appointment is part of the state government’s latest round of police postings and additional-charge allocations.
