Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has ordered a major reshuffle at the Indian Police Service (IPS) level, announcing several transfers and new appointments across important police and administrative positions. The changes include appointments in the Home Department, Vigilance, Prisons, Police Headquarters and district police units.
As part of the latest administrative reshuffle, ADG Sushant Nath has been transferred and posted as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) in the Home Department. Meanwhile, Santosh Bala, who is currently serving as Director of the State Forensic Science Laboratory (SFSL), has been given the additional charge of Director General (DG), Prisons.
The reshuffle also includes changes in the responsibilities of several senior officers, along with new postings for district Superintendents of Police (SPs).
Sushant Nath Transferred, Santosh Bala Gets Additional Charge as DG Prisons
Among the major changes, Sushant Nath has been moved from his existing position as Additional Director General (ADG) and appointed as OSD in the Home Department.
Santosh Bala, Director of the State Forensic Science Laboratory, has been assigned the additional responsibility of DG, Prisons. The appointment adds another important administrative responsibility to her existing role.
Similarly, Rajesh Kumar has been given additional charge as Special Secretary in the Home Department, expanding his administrative responsibilities.
Amitabh Thakur Appointed Transport Commissioner
In another key appointment, Amitabh Thakur has been posted as Transport Commissioner at Cuttack.
The reshuffle also includes an important change in the Vigilance Department. Sara Sharma, who has returned from central deputation, has been appointed as Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Vigilance.
Her new posting comes as part of the broader changes involving senior police officers across the state.
Changes in Police Headquarters and District SP Posts
Several changes have also been made in district-level police administration and Police Headquarters.
The following officers have been assigned new responsibilities:
- Gundala Reddy Raghavendra: Transferred from his position as Jharsuguda SP and posted as Assistant Inspector General (AIG), Police Headquarters.
- Amritpal Singh: Transferred from Nuapada SP and posted as SP, Police Headquarters.
- Sonali Singh Parmar: Appointed as the new Superintendent of Police (SP) of Jharsuguda.
- Tapan Narayan Rath: Posted as the new Superintendent of Police (SP) of Nuapada.
These changes bring new officers to the leadership positions in Jharsuguda and Nuapada districts while assigning fresh responsibilities to the outgoing SPs.
Complete List of IPS Transfers and New Postings in Odisha
The major transfers and appointments announced under the latest reshuffle are as follows:
- Sushant Nath: Transferred as OSD, Home Department.
- Santosh Bala: Given additional charge as DG, Prisons.
- Amitabh Thakur: Appointed Transport Commissioner, Cuttack.
- Rajesh Kumar: Given additional charge as Special Secretary, Home Department.
- Sara Sharma: Posted as DIG, Vigilance.
- Gundala Reddy Raghavendra: Transferred as AIG, Police Headquarters.
- Amritpal Singh: Posted as SP, Police Headquarters.
- Sonali Singh Parmar: Appointed SP, Jharsuguda.
- Tapan Narayan Rath: Posted as SP, Nuapada.
Odisha Government Announces Major Changes in Police Administration
The latest IPS reshuffle covers several key positions in Odisha’s police and administrative machinery. From senior-level appointments in the Home Department and Prisons to changes in Vigilance and district police leadership, the orders involve officers across different levels of the state police administration.
The new postings are expected to bring changes in the responsibilities of the concerned officers and administrative arrangements across the departments and districts.
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