New Delhi/Srinagar: The Central Government has approved the inter-cadre transfer of 2021 batch IPS officer Diksha Yadav from the Bihar cadre to the AGMUT cadre on the grounds of marriage to fellow IPS officer Dwarka Gaddi.
The move enables the young officer, who gained national attention as Bihar’s “Lady Singham” and as a Sword of Honour winner at the National Police Academy, to serve in the same cadre as her husband, who hails from Jammu and Kashmir and is currently posted in the AGMUT cadre.
Centre Approves Inter-Cadre Transfer on Marriage Grounds
The Ministry of Home Affairs approved Diksha Yadav’s transfer under the policy that permits inter-cadre transfers of All India Services officers when both spouses belong to the IAS, IPS, or IFoS and wish to serve in the same cadre, subject to approval by the competent authority.
The AGMUT cadre includes Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram, and all Union Territories, including Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, and Ladakh.
From IIT Delhi to the Indian Police Service
IPS Diksha hails from Khetri village in Rajasthan’s Jhunjhunu district.
She completed her B.Tech in Textile Technology from Indian Institute of Technology Delhi in 2018.
Her father works as Assistant General Manager at Hindustan Copper Limited, while her mother is a government school teacher.
UPSC Journey: From Indian Railways to IPS
Diksha first cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination with AIR 342 and was allotted the Indian Railway Service. Determined to fulfil her dream of becoming a police officer, she appeared again and secured AIR 238, earning selection to the IPS in the 2021 batch.
During training at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy, she excelled in both indoor and outdoor disciplines and received the prestigious Sword of Honour from Amit Shah.
Rise as Bihar’s “Lady Singham”
After completing training, Ms Diksha served as Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Patna West, and later as Superintendent of Police (SP), Patna Central.
She became widely known for her tough policing style and high-profile anti-encroachment and law-enforcement drives, earning the nickname “Lady Singham.”
Who Is Dwarka Gaddi?
Dwarka Gaddi is a 2022-batch IPS officer of the AGMUT cadre and a native of Bishnah in Jammu district of Jammu & Kashmir.
He completed his schooling at Shiksha Niketan Higher Secondary School, Jammu, and graduated from MAM College Jammu.
He cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination in his third attempt with AIR 412 and joined the IPS on December 19, 2022.
Current Posting in AGMUT Cadre
Mr Dwarka is currently serving as Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), Aizawl South, in Mizoram, where he oversees urban policing, law and order, and public safety.
A High-Achieving IPS Couple
The cadre transfer marks the coming together of two accomplished young IPS officers—one celebrated for her academic excellence and policing achievements, and the other admired for his perseverance and rapid rise through the civil services.
With Diksha Yadav’s induction into the AGMUT cadre, both officers will now be able to pursue their careers within the same cadre while continuing to serve the nation.
