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Haryana Govt Introduces Major Reshuffle in Jail Department to Strengthen Security, IPS Vivek Chaudhary Made SP, Bhondsi Jail

Haryana transfers senior officers in a major jail department reshuffle, introducing police officers as prison superintendents for the first time
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The Haryana government has carried out a major reshuffle in the jail department, marking a new experiment in prison administration. The transfer orders, issued by Additional Chief Secretary of Home and Jail Department Dr. Sumita Mishra (1990-batch IAS officer), have introduced a shift in approach by posting Haryana Police Service (HPS) officers as Superintendents in state prisons, a move seen as both reformative and controversial.

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Key Appointments and Deputations

According to the official notification, IPS officer Mr. Vivek Chaudhary has been sent on deputation and appointed Superintendent of Bhondsi Jail in Gurugram. Yamunanagar Jail Superintendent Mr. Vishal Chhibber has been relieved of his post and transferred to the Director General Jail Headquarters, Panchkula. IPS officer Mr. Satender Kumar, a 2004-batch officer, has also been deputed and appointed Superintendent of Yamunanagar District Jail. The transferred officers have been directed to assume their new responsibilities with immediate effect.

First-Time Posting of Police DSPs as Jail Superintendents

For the first time in Haryana, Deputy Superintendent of Police rank officers have been posted as Superintendents in prisons. Traditionally, this role has been held by prison cadre officers, making the decision a major structural shift in administrative control. The move comes in response to concerns that criminals continue to operate gangs from inside jails using mobile phones. By bringing in police officers, the government aims to tighten discipline and improve security systems.

Balancing Discipline and Administrative Protocols

While Haryana’s prisons are widely recognized for discipline, transparency, and modern facilities, the decision has raised questions on protocol and uniform. Police DSPs wear three stars on their uniform, while prison department Deputy Superintendents use the Ashok Stambh insignia. This discrepancy may lead to confusion in protocol regarding salutes and chain of command. Experts suggest that managing these administrative differences will be crucial for the experiment’s success.

Learning from Regional Experiences

Neighboring Punjab has faced challenges with similar postings, often witnessing rising crime inside prisons due to lapses in security. Haryana, however, has maintained a strong reputation for prison discipline and infrastructure. Whether this experimental move will strengthen Haryana’s prison administration or create friction between the police and prison cadres remains to be seen.

A Governance Experiment in Progress

The reshuffle is being viewed as a bold step by the Haryana government to reimagine prison administration. It reflects the state’s readiness to experiment with cross-departmental solutions to curb organized crime and ensure tighter security inside jails. While questions of uniform, protocol, and departmental balance may trigger debate, the outcome of this experiment will determine if Haryana sets a precedent for other states.

Also Read: Himachal Pradesh Government Transfers 12 HPS Officers to Strengthen Policing, IPS Shumaila Chaudhary Made SDPO, Dehra


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