Dehradun: In a significant move to strengthen law and order, the Uttarakhand government on Friday ordered the transfer of 14 Indian Police Service (IPS) officers and six Provincial Police Service (PPS) officers across the state. This reshuffle comes in the wake of a spate of violent incidents, including the murder of Jharkhand-based history-sheeter Vikram Sharma and five other murders in Dehradun in the past 15 days.
Key Transfers in Dehradun and Major Districts
- Dehradun SSP Ajay Singh, removed after a surge in criminal cases, has been transferred to the Special Task Force (STF).
- Pramod Dobal, previously SSP of Haridwar, has been appointed the new SSP of Dehradun.
- Navneet Singh Bhullar has been appointed as the SSP of Haridwar, taking over from Dobal.
- Ajay Ganpati, formerly police chief of Champawat, is the new SSP of Udham Singh Nagar.
- Manikant Mishra, previous SSP of Udham Singh Nagar, has been moved to SP Intelligence.
- Other significant district-level changes include:
- SSP Almora Devendra Pincha replaced by Chandrashekhar R. Ghodke (previously SP Bageshwar).
- Jitendra Kumar Mehra appointed SP of Bageshwar.
- Rekha Yadav becomes SP of Champawat.
- Akshay Prahlad Konde appointed SP of Pithoragarh, previously SP of Rudraprayag.
- Niharika Tomar now serves as SP of Rudraprayag.
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Key Transfers of Senior Police Officers
- Nivedita Kukreti: Inspector General of Police (IG), SDRF
- Prahlad Meena: Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Vigilance
- Yashwant Singh: Principal, Police Training College (PTC)
- Amit Srivastava: Commander, IRB 1st (Ramnagar)
- Devendra Pincha: Commander, PAC (Rudrapur)
- Jitendra Chaudhary: SP, Crime (Udham Singh Nagar City)
- Nisha Yadav: SP, Crime (Haridwar)
- Manoj Thakur: Additional SP, Kotdwar
- Chandramohan: SP, Intelligence
This major reshuffle affects multiple district police chiefs and senior IPS officers, reflecting the state government’s focus on restoring law and order amid growing security concerns.
Context Behind the Reshuffle
The transfers were prompted by:
- The murder of history-sheeter Vikram Sharma on Friday morning.
- A surge in violent crimes in districts like Dehradun and Udham Singh Nagar.
A general deterioration in law and order, prompting the government to reposition experienced officers to strengthen policing.
By redistributing senior IPS and PPS officers, the government aims to enhance:
- Crime monitoring and investigation
- District-level policing efficiency
- Security preparedness in border and urban areas
Government’s Objective
This comprehensive reshuffle is a part of the state’s proactive strategy to curb rising crimes and ensure public safety. By positioning experienced officers in critical districts and key intelligence roles, the Uttarakhand government aims to:
- Improve response to criminal incidents
- Strengthen law enforcement mechanisms
- Boost district-level administrative accountability
