Gujarat witnesses a seismic shift in its police hierarchy as 37 IPS officers receive new postings in a Home Department order dated March 6. Under CM Bhupendra Patel, the move activates instantly, focusing on public service enhancement.
To optimize Ahmedabad policing, zones increase to eight, redistributing responsibilities effectively. The transfers fill key intelligence, vigilance, and range slots with seasoned leaders.
Ashok Kumar Yadav’s appointment as State Intelligence Bureau head steals the show, poised to elevate threat detection and analysis.
Detailed appointments: Awaiting officer Shamsher Singh (1991 batch) commands Ahmedabad Civil Defense and Home Guards. Ashok Kumar (2003 batch) from Rajkot becomes Gandhinagar’s ADGP, CID Intel.
Gagandeep Gambhir (2004 batch) gains Vigilance Cell IG charge. Gautam Parmar (2004 batch) shifts to CID IG post-Bhavnagar. Raghavendra Vats (2005 batch) helms Ahmedabad Range after Surat.
Vadodara welcomes Nilesh Jajadia (2006 batch) as Joint CP (Crime & Order), while Dr. Leena Patil (2010 batch) leads Junagadh Range.
This bold reconfiguration fortifies Gujarat’s security grid. It demonstrates astute administrative foresight, ensuring a more agile and potent police machinery for the state’s future challenges.