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Odisha Transfers 18 IPS Officers in Major Reshuffle; Dr Santosh Bala Appointed Forensic Science Lab Director

Odisha Reshuffles Top Cops: EOW, Crime Branch, Districts See New IPS Appointments
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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Thursday carried out a major reshuffle in the Indian Police Service (IPS) cadre, issuing fresh postings to several senior and junior officers across the state. A notification to this effect was issued by the Home Department, marking a significant administrative rejig aimed at improving law enforcement efficiency and strengthening specialized policing wings.

Key Senior-Level Appointments

Dr. Santosh Bala (IPS:1995) has been appointed as Director, State Forensic Science Laboratory, bringing her extensive experience to the critical domain of forensic investigations.

S. Praveen Kumar (IPS:2002) has been posted as Inspector General of Police (Provisioning).

Gajbhiye Satish Kumar Iswardas (IPS:2002) will now serve as IG, Special Armed Police, focusing on specialized operations.

Sanjay Kumar Kaushal (IPS:2003) has been given charge as IG, Economic Offences Wing (EOW) – a crucial post amid increasing financial crime challenges.

Mid-Level Changes in Key Investigative Roles

Awinash Kumar (IPS:2007) has been appointed as Director, State Crime Records Bureau (SCRB).

Dr. Satyajit Naik (IPS:2008) will now serve as DIG, Central Range.

Pinak Mishra (IPS:2011) has been posted as DIG, Eastern Range, taking charge of police operations in the eastern districts.

District-Level and Field Postings for Younger Officers

Several officers from the 2013 to 2021 batches have been given SP-level assignments, particularly in strategic districts and key law enforcement branches:

Parmar Smit Parshottamdas (IPS:2013) – SP, Crime Branch

Vivekanand Sharma (IPS:2014) – SP, Khordha

Prateek Singh (IPS:2014) – SP, Puri

Pratyush Diwaker (IPS:2015) – SP, Balasore

Vinit Agrawal (IPS:2016) – SP, Cuttack (Rural)

Raj Prasad (IPS:2018) – SP, Special Branch

Gundala Reddy Raghavendra (IPS:2019) – SP, Jharsuguda

Ankit Kumar Verma (IPS:2021) – SP, Jagatsinghpur

Amritpal Singh (IPS:2021) – SP, Nuapada

Amritpal Kaur (IPS:2021) – SP, Sundargarh

OPS Officer Included in Reshuffle

Bhawani Shankar Udgata, an officer of the Odisha Police Service (OPS), has been posted as SP, Railway, Cuttack, a key logistical zone.

Administrative Significance

This reshuffle reflects the Odisha government’s continued focus on streamlining the state’s policing structure, ensuring experienced leadership in forensic and economic crime investigation, and empowering young officers with field responsibilities. The posting of multiple young IPS officers to SP-level positions suggests a generational transition in leadership across several districts.


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