Major IPS reshuffle in Uttar Pradesh witnesses transfer of 11 officers whereas Police Chiefs have been changed in 7 Districts.
In a significant move to boost policing efficiency, the Uttar Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has transferred 11 Indian Police Service (IPS) officers in a major administrative reshuffle dated April 15, 2025. This follows a recent large-scale reorganization involving IAS and PCS officers.
The latest transfers span officers from the 2000 to 2018 batches and aim to strengthen law enforcement leadership across the state. The changes were formalized through official order No. DG-1-18 (04) – 2025.
Senior-Level Appointments
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Nilabja Choudhury (IPS-2000), previously ADG, ATS, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, has now been appointed as ADG, CID, Lucknow.
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Ajay Kumar Mishra (IPS-2003) moves from Commissioner of Police, Ghaziabad, to Inspector General (IG) of Police, Prayagraj Zone.
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J. Ravinder Gaur (IPS-2005), formerly Commissioner of Police, Agra, will now head the Ghaziabad Police Commissionerate as Commissioner.
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Deepak Kumar (IPS-2005), IG, Agra Zone, will replace Gaur as the new Police Commissioner, Agra.
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Prem Kumar Gautam (IPS-2005), IG of Prayagraj Zone, has been posted as IG, ATS, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow.
Key District-Level Transfers
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Shailesh Kumar Pandey (IPS-2011), DIG/SSP Mathura, has been posted as DIG, Agra Zone.
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Shlok Kumar (IPS-2014), SSP Bulandshahr, has been appointed SSP Mathura.
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Dinesh Kumar Singh (IPS-2014), SP Barabanki, will now serve as SSP, Bulandshahr.
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Premchand (IPS-2014), SP, UP Police Recruitment & Promotion Board, Lucknow, has been made Commander, 6th Battalion PAC, Meerut.
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Arpit Vijayvargiya (IPS-2017), SP Baghpat, has been transferred to Barabanki as SP.
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Suraj Kumar Rai (IPS-2018), Commander, 6th Battalion PAC, Meerut, will take charge as SP, Baghpat.
Focus on Effective Policing
This latest reshuffle reflects the government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen grassroots policing, streamline administrative command, and deploy experienced officers in critical roles. The reassignments are expected to bolster public safety and improve law enforcement outcomes across Uttar Pradesh.
