Lucknow: In an important administrative reshuffle within the Lucknow Police Commissionerate, two Indian Police Service officers have assumed key responsibilities in the state capital as the Uttar Pradesh government continues its ongoing transfer exercise.
2017-batch IPS officer Deeksha Sharma has taken charge as Deputy Commissioner of Police (East), while 2016-batch IPS officer Amit Kumar Anand has been assigned the post of Deputy Commissioner of Police (South). Both officers had recently been transferred to Lucknow and have now received their formal zonal responsibilities.
Deeksha Sharma Appointed Deputy Commissioner of Police (East)
Deeksha Sharma has been entrusted with the charge of DCP East, one of the crucial policing zones in Lucknow.
Before this assignment, she was serving as Superintendent of Police in Hamirpur, where she earned recognition for strong field policing and aggressive anti-crime operations.
Officials note that her appointment comes at a time when Lucknow Police is focusing on strengthening field enforcement and urban policing response.
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Gallantry Medal for Encounter Against Gangster Billu Dujana
One of the major highlights of Deeksha Sharma’s career came during her posting in Ghaziabad, where she was awarded a gallantry medal for her role in neutralising gangster Billu Dujana.
The operation was widely noted in police circles as a major anti-gang action.
Her policing profile has since been associated with high-risk field operations and criminal crackdowns.
Strong Crime Control Record in Hamirpur
As SP Hamirpur, Deeksha Sharma led several focused anti-crime campaigns.
Among major actions:
- Crackdown on notorious gangster Keshav Babu
- Action against organised criminal networks active for nearly three decades
- Solving multiple blind murder cases
- Cracking a sensational gangrape case
- Improving conviction rates through stronger investigation follow-up
Police officials credit her tenure with strengthening district-level criminal prosecution systems.
Background of Deeksha Sharma
Born in 1990, Deeksha Sharma belongs to Gwalior.
She is a 2017-batch IPS officer and has steadily built a reputation for field-oriented policing in Uttar Pradesh.
Her recent posting in Lucknow is seen as an important step in her policing career, given the strategic importance of the state capital.
Amit Kumar Anand Takes Charge as DCP South
Amit Kumar Anand has been assigned charge as Deputy Commissioner of Police (South) in Lucknow.
He had recently been transferred to the Lucknow Police Commissionerate and was awaiting zonal allocation.
The South zone remains one of the most operationally significant police divisions in the city due to mixed urban, residential and law-and-order sensitivities.
Known for Law and Order Management and Tech-Based Policing
Police sources describe Amit Kumar Anand as an officer known for:
- Strong law and order handling
- Administrative discipline
- Technology-driven policing methods
- Operational coordination
Before this posting, he served as Superintendent of Police in Amroha.
Background of Amit Kumar Anand
Born in 1988, Amit Kumar Anand hails from Gautam Buddha Nagar district.
He belongs to the 2016 IPS batch and has handled district policing assignments before his move to Lucknow.
His posting is expected to strengthen operational supervision in the commissionerate.
Transfers Continue Under Yogi Government
The latest assignments are part of the continuing administrative reshuffle under the government led by Yogi Adityanath.
In recent weeks, Uttar Pradesh has witnessed frequent transfers of IAS and IPS officers aimed at administrative realignment across districts and commissionerates.
Lucknow, as the state capital, often receives priority in such strategic postings.
Why These Postings Matter
The appointment of two field-experienced IPS officers to key zones in Lucknow suggests a focus on:
- Crime control
- Urban law and order
- Faster investigations
- Technology-backed policing
- Strengthened zone-level accountability
Both officers bring district-level field experience that may influence policing strategy in the capital.
