The Government of Uttar Pradesh, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has initiated a significant administrative overhaul within the state police department. According to the official orders released by the Home Department, 24 senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officers have been transferred to new roles. This reshuffle includes the appointment of a new Additional Director General (ADG) for the Lucknow Zone and the deployment of new police chiefs in 11 key districts. The orders, issued by Additional Chief Secretary Sanjay Prasad, aim to enhance operational efficiency and administrative synergy.
This strategic movement of officers covers a wide spectrum of ranks, from the 1994 batch to the 2020 batch. The reshuffle is seen as a measure to fortify crime control mechanisms and ensure better coordination between the headquarters and regional police units. Significant changes have been made in high-profile zones like Lucknow and Ayodhya, alongside major shifts in various police commissionerates and specialized wings like the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS).
High-Level Changes in Top Brass
In a major move at the senior level, Sujeet Pandey, a 1994 batch IPS officer, has been moved from his position as ADG Lucknow Zone. He has been promoted and appointed as the Director General (DG) of Fire and Emergency Services at the Lucknow headquarters. Taking his place, Praveen Kumar has been appointed as the new ADG of the Lucknow Zone. Praveen Kumar previously served as the IG/ADG of the Ayodhya Range and is recognized for his extensive experience in managing sensitive administrative zones.
S, while emmanuel has been shifted from his role as Inspector General (IG) of the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) to serve as the GSO to the Director General of Police (DGP) UP. Vinod Kumar Singh, who was serving as the Joint Commissioner of Police in Kanpur, has been transferred to the Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Police Academy in Moradabad as the Inspector General. These changes reflect the government's focus on strengthening training and core administrative functions at the state level.
New Police Chiefs for 11 Districts
The reshuffle has brought new leadership to 11 districts across Uttar Pradesh. Dr. Kaustubh has been transferred from Jaunpur to take over as the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) of Gorakhpur. Avinash Pandey has been appointed as the new SSP of Meerut, moving from his previous posting in the 01st Battalion of the SSF in Lucknow. Similarly, Abhinandan, formerly the SP of Basti, has been promoted and posted as the SSP of Saharanpur.
Other district-level appointments include Yashveer Singh as SP Basti, Kunwar Anupam Singh as SP Jaunpur, and Aparna Rajat Kaushik as SP Mirzapur, while dr. Khyati Garg has been assigned the responsibility of SP Kheri, while Charu Nigam will serve as the new SP of Sultanpur. Also, Ravi Kumar has been posted as SP Raebareli, Sukirti Madhav as SP Pilibhit, and Sarvanan T as SP Amethi, while these appointments are strategically aimed at improving localized law enforcement and public safety.
Updates in Commissionerates and Specialized Units
The police commissionerates in major cities have also seen significant personnel changes. Alok Priyadarshi has been moved from the Ghaziabad Commissionerate to serve as the Additional Commissioner of Police in Varanasi, while raj Karan Nayyar has been transferred from Gorakhpur to take over as the Additional Commissioner of Police in Ghaziabad. In Kanpur, Sankalp Sharma and Vipin Tada have been appointed as Joint Commissioners of Police to bolster the city's security framework.
In specialized units, Abhishek Yadav has been moved from Pilibhit to serve as DIG ATS Lucknow, while Ashish Tiwari has been appointed as DIG Technical Services in Lucknow, while a notable promotion includes Anukriti Sharma, a 2020 batch officer, who has been elevated from Additional SP Sambhal to Additional Commissioner of Police (ADCP) in the Gautam Buddha Nagar (Noida) Commissionerate. These shifts are designed to place specialized talent in roles requiring technical and investigative expertise.
Administrative Analysis and Strategic Impact
According to analysts, this large-scale reshuffle is a proactive step by the state government to ensure administrative transparency and strong law enforcement. By placing experienced officers like Praveen Kumar in the Lucknow Zone, the government aims to maintain strict vigil in the capital region. The change of police chiefs in 11 districts is interpreted as an effort to bring fresh perspectives to district-level policing and to address specific law and order challenges in those regions.
Ultimately, the latest transfer list underscores the Uttar Pradesh government's commitment to a performance-based administrative structure. The immediate implementation of these orders is expected to streamline police operations and enhance the overall security environment of the state. All transferred officers have been directed to assume their new charges with immediate effect to ensure a smooth transition of authority.