Gujarat’s BJP-led administration executed a significant bureaucratic shake-up, reassigning 37 senior IPS officers on March 6. Announced via the Home Department’s gazette, these immediate-effect transfers target improved governance and public safety.
Key highlights include the expansion of Ahmedabad police zones to eight, easing workload in India’s commercial hub. The reshuffle prioritizes vital intelligence and range leadership roles, addressing longstanding vacancies.
Ashok Kumar Yadav emerges as the pivotal appointment, taking helm of the State Intelligence Bureau. His extensive experience positions him to strengthen surveillance and counter-threat capabilities statewide.
Notable moves: Veteran Shamsher Singh (1991 batch) assumes dual roles in Ahmedabad—Director Civil Defense and Home Guards Commandant. From Rajkot, Ashok Kumar (2003 batch) advances to ADGP, CID Intelligence in the capital.
Gagandeep Gambhir (2004 batch) adds State Vigilance Cell IG duties to his Gandhinagar admin portfolio. Gautam Parmar (2004 batch) transitions to CID IG from Bhavnagar. Surat’s Raghavendra Vats (2005 batch) now leads Ahmedabad Range as IG.
Junagadh’s Nilesh Jajadia (2006 batch) heads to Vadodara as Joint CP for crime and order. Dr. Leena Patil (2010 batch) fills the Junagadh IG vacancy.
This comprehensive transfer spree underscores the Patel government’s commitment to a dynamic police force. Analysts predict smoother operations and heightened vigilance, reflecting broader efforts to modernize Gujarat’s security apparatus.