Rajasthan’s law enforcement landscape underwent a dramatic transformation as the state government ordered transfers and promotions for 21 IPS officers. Issued late Monday, the directive responds to recent elevations, injecting fresh leadership into critical roles spanning urban centers and specialized wings.
The spotlight falls on urban commissionerates. Sharat Kawiraj, hitherto IG SOG, steps into Jodhpur Police Commissioner role. Om Prakash, the incumbent Jodhpur chief, relocates as Special Commissioner Jaipur. Rahul Prakash, Jaipur’s Special Police Commissioner, assumes IG Jaipur Range helm.
Range IGs saw widespread rotation: Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Kota all affected. Satyendra Singh arrives at Jodhpur Range from CID-CB IG. Om Prakash to Bikaner Range IG post-armed battalion stint. Hemant Kumar Sharma from Bikaner Range to SCRB IG Jaipur; Ajay Pal Lamba swaps SCRB for SOG IG Jaipur.
Elevations underscore strategic priorities. Hawa Singh Ghoomaria promoted ADG Headquarters from Crime Branch. Vipin Kumar Pandey to ADG Crime Branch from recruitment board. Prabhull Kumar to ADG Intelligence from IG post; Raghavendra Suwasa to ADG Training from Jaipur Range.
Further moves: Rajesh Meena to Home Guard IG Jaipur; S. Parimal to ACB IG; Vikas Kumar retains Anti-Narcotics IG, sheds ATS. Rajesh Singh from ACB IG to ATS IG; Satyendra Kumar to RITI CEO; Preeti Chandra to Law & Order IG; Harendra Kumar Mahawar to CID-CB IG; Rahul Kotki to PHQ Personnel IG.
Analysts view this as a calculated refresh to enhance coordination, combat narcotics, and fortify intelligence amid rising demands on Rajasthan’s police machinery.