The Jammu and Kashmir government has implemented a major police reshuffle involving senior IPS and JKPS officers. As part of this reorganization, Dr. Sunil Gupta, a 2007-batch IPS officer of the AGMUT cadre, has been relieved from his post as Inspector General of Police (IGP) Crime, J&K, to take up a new assignment outside the Union Territory, effective July 28.
Sujit Kumar Assigned Additional Charge of IGP Crime
In his place, Sujit Kumar (IPS, 2007 batch), currently serving as IGP Security J&K, has been assigned additional charge of IGP Crime. The temporary arrangement was confirmed via an official order issued by Chandraker Bharti, Principal Secretary (Home Department), and follows clearance from the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Senior IPS Officers Transferred: Vinod Kumar and Sameer Sharma
The reshuffle also includes key IPS officers:
- Vinod Kumar (IPS, 2011 batch), previously DIG Armed Jammu, has been transferred as DIG IRP Jammu.
- Sameer Sharma (IPS, 2011 batch), who was awaiting posting, has been appointed as DIG Armed Jammu, replacing Vinod Kumar.
9 JKPS Officers Reassigned to Strategic Roles
In a broader restructuring effort, the government has transferred nine officers from the Jammu and Kashmir Police Service (JKPS), many to critical field and training roles:
- Kulbir Singh (JKPS, 1999 batch): From SSP Ramban to Director, Commando Training Centre, Lethpora
- Randeep Kumar (JKPS, 1999 batch): From SSP Security HQ to SSP PTWS Jammu
- Arun Gupta (JKPS, 2001 batch): From SSP SB CID Jammu to SSP Ramban
- Liaqat Ali (JKPS, 2001 batch): Appointed SSP PTWS Kashmir
- Jameed Ahmad (JKPS, 2001 batch): Given additional charge as Commandant IR-13
- Mohammad Rafi Giri (JKPS, 2008 batch): Transferred as SO to Commandant General HG/SDRF/CD J&K
- Sunil Kumar Kesar (JKPS, 2011 batch): Posted as Deputy CO, IR-15
- Zahid Aziz Samoon (JKPS, 2011 batch): Also appointed Deputy CO, IR-15
- Devinder Singh Bandral (JKPS, 2012 batch): Transferred as Deputy CO, IR-17
Strategic Shift to Strengthen Policing in Jammu & Kashmir
These transfers are part of a broader effort to strengthen law enforcement, optimize personnel deployment, and improve operational readiness in sensitive areas. The government aims to leverage the experience of senior officers to address evolving security challenges in the Union Territory.