UP Police Reshuffle: Yogi Government Transfers 35 IPS Officers, Check Full List

The Uttar Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has initiated a significant administrative overhaul within the state police department. In a major reshuffle, the state government has issued formal orders for the transfer of 35 Indian Police Service (IPS) officers. This massive restructuring involves officers from various districts, police commissionerates, and specialized headquarters across the state. The timing of these transfers is considered highly significant as the state prepares for the upcoming assembly elections scheduled for the early months of 2027. The reshuffle aims to streamline the law and order machinery and bring fresh perspectives to key administrative roles.

Key Transfers and New Appointments

Among the prominent names in this reshuffle is Charu Nigam, an IPS officer of the 2014 batch. Previously serving as the Superintendent of Police for UP-112 in Lucknow, she has now been appointed as the Commandant of the 47th Battalion of the Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) in Ghaziabad. Similarly, Shravan Kumar Singh, also from the 2014 batch, who was serving as the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) in Kanpur Nagar, has been moved to the Gautam Buddha Nagar Police Commissionerate as DCP. Pramod Kumar, a 2015 batch officer, has been moved from his position as DCP Varanasi to the Cyber Headquarters in Lucknow, where he will serve as the Superintendent of Police.

Changes in Commissionerates and Specialized Units

The reshuffle has also impacted the Special Security Force (SSF) and Intelligence units. Ravi Shankar Nim, a 2015 batch IPS officer, has been transferred from his post as DCP Gautam Buddha Nagar to serve as the Commandant of the 02nd Battalion of the SSF in Gorakhpur. Atul Sharma-II, from the 2016 batch, has been moved from the post of DCP Agra to the Intelligence Headquarters in Lucknow as Superintendent of Police. Sonam Kumar, another 2016 batch officer, has been transferred from DCP Agra to DCP Prayagraj. Ravindra Kumar, also of the 2016 batch, moves from DCP Kanpur Nagar to DCP Agra. Plus, Saad Miya Khan, a 2018 batch officer, has been transferred from DCP Gautam Buddha Nagar to DCP Agra, while Syed Ali Abbas, also from the 2018 batch, moves from DCP Agra to DCP Gautam Buddha Nagar.

Promotions and Transfers of Junior Officers

The 2020, 2021, and 2022 batch officers have also seen significant movements. Shruti Srivastava (2020 batch) has been transferred from the post of Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (ADCP) in Varanasi to ADCP Prayagraj. Vikram Dahiya (2020 batch) has been moved from the post of Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) in Pilibhit to ASP Chandauli. Ayush Srivastava (2021 batch) has been transferred from SP City Jaunpur to SP City Unnao. Rajesh Gunawat (2021 batch) has been moved from ASP Firozabad to ADCP Varanasi. Anant Chandrashekhar (2021 batch) has been transferred from ASP Chandauli to SP City Jaunpur. Devesh Chaturvedi (2022 batch) moves from ASP Ayodhya to ASP West Ambedkar Nagar. Vivek Tiwari (2022 batch) has been transferred from ASP Kheri to ASP North Barabanki. Sumit Sudhakar Ramteke (2022 batch) has been moved from Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Kanpur Nagar to ASP North Sambhal.

Immediate Implementation and Previous Reshuffles

According to the orders issued by the administration, all transferred officers have been directed to assume their new charges with immediate effect. This reshuffle follows a previous major administrative change in May, where 9 senior IPS officers were transferred. During that period, Binod Singh was appointed as the Director General (DG) of the CID. The current list of 35 officers represents a broader effort to reorganize the police force across various levels of seniority and specialized departments, ensuring that the administration remains solid and responsive to the state's needs.