Chandigarh: The Haryana government has transferred 42 IPS and 13 HPS officers in a major administrative reshuffle aimed at reorganising police leadership across the state.
The state home department issued the transfer orders late on April 21, marking a significant change in law enforcement leadership across districts and ranges. The move comes under the leadership of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini.
Senior-Level Changes: Kabiraj to Head Panchkula Police
Among the key appointments, 1999-batch IPS officer Sibash Kabiraj, who was serving as IGP, Ambala Range, has been posted as Commissioner of Police, Panchkula. He replaced Rakesh Kumar Arya (IPS, 2003 batch), who held dual charge as CP Panchkula and IGP (Administration). Arya has now been reassigned as IGP, Panchkula, with a focus on law and order.
Another notable transfer involves IPS officer Y. Puran Kumar (2001 batch), who has been moved from the Haryana Police Academy, Madhuban, to serve as IGP, Rohtak Range. He replaces K.K. Rao, who has been posted as ADGP, Hisar Range. Matta Ravi Kiran, previously at Hisar, will now lead the Karnal Range.
Mamta Singh, a senior IPS officer of the 1996 batch, will continue as ADGP (Crime) while also taking additional charge of ADGP, India Reserve Battalion, Bhondsi.
Urban Policing Roles Get New Leadership
Sangeeta Kalia, a 2010 batch officer known for her earlier tenure at the India Reserve Battalion, Bhondsi, has been appointed Joint Commissioner of Police, Gurugram. The posting comes amid rapid urban growth and increased administrative demand in the city.
Rajshree Singh, an IPS officer from the 1999 batch, has been shifted from IGP (Personnel) at Police Headquarters, Panchkula, to Commissioner of Police, Jhajjar. She replaces Satheesh Balan.
Key Changes at District Level
District-level policing also saw several new appointments:
Manbir Singh, DCP, Headquarters, Sonipat, is now SP, Bhiwani.
S.S. Bhoria has moved from Ambala to Yamunanagar as SP.
Varun Singla has been transferred from Kurukshetra to Palwal as SP.
Among HPS officers, Mukesh Kumar, previously handling crime and traffic in Panchkula, will now serve as DCP, Crime, Faridabad.
Also Read: UP Govt Transfers 33 IAS and Three IPS Officers; IAS Kaushal Raj Sharma Made Secy to CM
Discussion about this post