Kolkata: In a significant move to strengthen the functioning of its anti-corruption machinery, the West Bengal Government has deputed three Indian Police Service (IPS) officers from the Intelligence Branch (IB) to the Directorate of Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB). Simultaneously, the state police headquarters has also deployed 16 police personnel from different units to the Anti-Corruption Branch, reinforcing its operational strength.
The twin orders, issued by the Home & Hill Affairs Department and the Director General of Police (DGP), are aimed at bolstering the state’s premier anti-corruption agency and enhancing its investigative capabilities.
Three IPS Officers Posted to Anti-Corruption Branch
According to an order issued by the Home & Hill Affairs Department on Monday (August 3, 2026), the following IPS officers have been deputed from the Intelligence Branch to the Directorate of Anti-Corruption Branch with immediate effect until further orders:
- Murli Dhar (IPS:2005:WB) – Inspector General of Police, Intelligence Branch
- Akash Magharia (IPS:2009:WB) – Deputy Inspector General, Intelligence Branch
- Kamanasish Sen (IPS:2014:WB) – Senior Superintendent, Intelligence Branch
All three officers will serve in the Anti-Corruption Branch on a deputation basis.
16 Police Personnel Also Deputed
In a parallel order, the Director General of Police, West Bengal, deputed 16 police personnel from different units of the state police to the Anti-Corruption Branch for a period of two months.
The deputation includes personnel from various ranks:
- One Deputy Superintendent of Police
- Seven Inspectors
- Two Sub-Inspectors
- Six Constables
- Personnel Drawn from Multiple Police Units
The officers and personnel have been drawn from a wide range of police establishments across the state, including:
- Barrackpore Police Commissionerate
- Paschim Medinipur District Police
- West Bengal Special Task Force (STF)
- Criminal Investigation Department (CID)
- Hooghly Rural Police
- Howrah Government Railway Police (GRP)
- Krishnanagar Police District
- Sundarban Police District
- Intelligence Branch
- West Bengal Police Directorate
The personnel have been directed to report to the Directorate of Anti-Corruption Branch by 10:00 AM on August 4, 2026.
Move Aimed at Strengthening Anti-Corruption Operations
The deputation of senior IPS officers along with experienced police personnel is expected to significantly enhance the Anti-Corruption Branch’s operational capacity.
With officers drawn from intelligence, investigation, law enforcement, and specialized policing units, the Anti-Corruption Branch is likely to benefit from greater investigative expertise, improved coordination, and stronger field-level capabilities while handling corruption-related cases.
The move also reflects the state’s focus on reinforcing institutional mechanisms for vigilance and anti-corruption enforcement by augmenting manpower with experienced officers from key policing wings.
