Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government on Monday announced a major reshuffle in the police department, transferring 28 Indian Police Service (IPS) officers across the state. The move is aimed at strengthening law-and-order management, improving administrative efficiency, and reinforcing training and modernisation initiatives.
Key Appointment
Senior IPS officer Rajiv Sabharwal (1993 batch) has been given additional charge as Director General of Police (DGP) Training & Modernisation, Uttar Pradesh, along with the role of DGP, Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Police Academy, Moradabad. His dual charge reflects the government’s focus on upgrading training standards and ensuring a future-ready police force.
Major Transfers
The government order listed the transfer of several senior officers, including those in sensitive and high-priority postings. Key changes include:
- Rakesh Ranjan (1996 batch) – Appointed as ADG, Traffic, Lucknow.
- Satyanarayan (1998 batch) – Shifted to ADG PAC, Bareilly.
- Dr. R.K. Rai (2003 batch) – New posting as ADG (Prosecution), Lucknow.
- Sunil Kumar (2005 batch) – Now DIG PAC, Lucknow.
- Anis Ahmad Ansari (2009 batch) – Posted as DIG, Police Headquarters, Lucknow.
- Devendra Verma (2011 batch) – Moved to DIG Establishment, Lucknow.
- Nirmala Karwal (2014 batch) – Commandant, 34th Battalion PAC, Varanasi.
- Rakesh Kumar Singh (2014 batch) – Posted as SP, Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), Lucknow.
- Pramod Kumar Singh (2014 batch) – Commandant, 54th Battalion PAC, Lucknow.
- Shubham Patel (2016 batch) – New SP, Railway Police, Lucknow.
- Aman Kumar Agarwal (2017 batch) – SP, Fatehpur.
- Anant Kumar Singh (2017 batch) – SP, Cyber Crime, Lucknow.
- Ankur Aggarwal (2018 batch) – SP, ATS, Lucknow.
- Shivraj Singh (2021 batch) – SP, Mirzapur.
- Nishikant Singh (2021 batch) – SP, Gorakhpur (26th Battalion PAC).
- Sanjay Kumar Vajpayee – SP, Etah.
- Anil Kumar – SP, Gorakhpur.
- Amit Kumar – SP Headquarters, Lucknow.
- Arvind Kumar – Transferred to DGP Headquarters, Lucknow.
- Om Prakash Singh – SP, Moradabad.
- Arjun Singh – SP, Saharanpur.
- Anoop Kumar – SP, Ghaziabad.
- Amar Kumar – SP, Bareilly.
- Ashok Kumar Yadav – SP, Gorakhpur.
- Suresh Kumar – SP, Gorakhpur.
- Sanjay Singh – SP, Traffic Police, Gorakhpur.
Significance of the Reshuffle
The reshuffle comes at a time when the state is focusing on:
- Enhancing law-and-order across key districts.
- Modernising training through stronger leadership at the police academy.
- Strengthening specialised units such as ATS, Cyber Crime, and PAC.
- Preparing for upcoming local body elections and managing social challenges.
Broader Administrative Context
This large-scale reshuffle follows earlier changes in IAS and IPS cadres, highlighting the government’s proactive governance approach. Officials suggest the move is designed to place experienced officers in crucial roles while also bringing in fresh leadership at the grassroots level.
