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Jammu and Kashmir Police Undergoes Major Administrative Reshuffle

The government transfers 113 officers, including 17 senior IPS officers, to enhance security and operational efficiency across the Union Territory.

Overview

  • The Jammu and Kashmir Home Department issued transfer orders for 113 police officers, including 17 IPS and 96 JKPS personnel, effective immediately.
  • Uttam Chand (IPS-2002) has been appointed as IGP (Police Operations & Services) at Police Headquarters in Srinagar.
  • Sarah Rizvi (IPS-2008) takes over as DIG Udhampur-Reasi Range, while Sheikh Junaid Mehmood (IPS-2009) assumes the role of DIG IR Kashmir.
  • Umesh Kumar (IPS-2009) has been posted as DIG Training at Police Headquarters, and Rayees Mohammad Bhat (IPS-2010) has been appointed DIG CID Kashmir.
  • The reshuffle aims to fill leadership vacancies, promote accountability, and bolster security administration in the Union Territory.