Major IPS reshuffle is being witnessed in Uttar Pradesh where 15 officers have been shifted to key postings.
In a late-night administrative overhaul, the Uttar Pradesh government led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath transferred 15 IPS officers—marking the second major reshuffle within 24 hours. This follows the earlier transfer of 33 IAS, 3 IPS, and 8 PPS officers on Tuesday, signaling an intensified push for administrative efficiency.
The latest reshuffle impacts police leadership across seven districts—Mahoba, Jhansi, Banda, Kanpur Dehat, Fatehgarh, Pilibhit, and Sitapur—reflecting the government’s focus on optimizing law enforcement effectiveness.
Key Appointments:
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Arvind Mishra appointed as SP Kanpur Dehat.
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Sudha Singh (formerly DIG Jhansi) named DIG Railway, Lucknow.
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Ankur Agarwal, previously SP Banda, takes charge as SP Sitapur.
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Abhishek Yadav moves from SP Railway Prayagraj to SP Pilibhit.
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Prabhal Pratap Singh (ex-DCP Traffic, Lucknow) becomes SP Mahoba.
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BBGTS Murthi posted as SSP Jhansi.
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Aarti Singh (Kanpur Police Commissionerate) reassigned as SP Fatehgarh.
Other Notable Changes:
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Alok Priyadarshi (DIG Fatehgarh) appointed Additional Police Commissioner (Law & Order), Ghaziabad.
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Pooja Yadav named Commander, 45th Battalion PAC, Aligarh.
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Avinash Pandey (ex-SP Pilibhit) takes over as Commander, 1st Battalion SSF, Lucknow.
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Rohit Mishra (DGP Headquarters) appointed SP Railway, Lucknow.
This reshuffle is part of a broader restructuring, with 58 senior officers reassigned in just one week, underscoring the government’s drive for a more dynamic and responsive administration. Officials state the moves aim to infuse fresh energy and enhance operational efficiency across Uttar Pradesh’s police force.
