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Assam Shakes Up Police Brass Ahead of Polls, 17 Officers Transferred

The Assam government has executed a significant reshuffle within the state police administration, transferring and posting 17 IPS and APS officers. The move comes ahead of the upcoming assembly elections in the state. Key appointments include Dr. Robin Kumar as SSP Darrang and Mohan Lal Meena as the new Director of Forensic Science. The wide-ranging order affects postings in critical districts and the Guwahati Police Commissionerate.

Key Points: Assam Police Reshuffle: 17 IPS, APS Officers Transferred

  • Major pre-election police reshuffle
  • 17 IPS and APS officers transferred
  • Postings across key districts like Darrang, Cachar
  • Includes senior roles in Guwahati Commissionerate
  • Forensic Science Directorate gets new head
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Assam Government conducts a major reshuffle in state police administration, ahead of Assembly polls

Ahead of assembly elections, the Assam government orders a major police administration reshuffle, transferring 17 senior IPS and APS officers.

"Ahead of the upcoming assembly polls... the Assam government... conducted a major reshuffle - Official Order"

Guwahati, March 3

Ahead of the upcoming assembly polls in the state, the Assam government on Monday conducted a major reshuffle in the police administration, resulting in the transfer and posting of 17 IPS and APS officers.

In an official order issued by the Assam Home (A) Department, Dr Robin Kumar, IPS (RR-2013), currently serving as the Director of the Directorate of Forensic Science, Assam in Kahilipara, Guwahati, has been transferred and posted as the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) for Darrang. He will assume his new role with effect from the date of taking over charge, succeeding Hemanta Kumar Das, APS, who has been transferred.

Tabu Ram Pegu will be the new Deputy Commissioner of Police (East), Police Commissionerate, Guwahati.

"Mohan Lal Meena, IPS (RR-2016), Senior Superintendent of Police, Bongaigaon, is transferred and posted as Director, Directorate of Forensic Science, Assam, Kahilipara, Guwahati, with effect from the date of taking over charge, vice Dr. Robin Kumar, IPS transferred. Pankaj Yadav, IPS (RR-2017), Senior Superintendent of Police (V&AC-G), Assam, Srimantapur, Guwahati, is transferred and posted as Senior Superintendent of Police, Bajali, with effect from the date of taking over charge, vice Suman Chakraborty, APS transferred. Partha Protim Das, IPS (RR-2018), Senior Superintendent of Police, Cachar, is transferred and posted as Senior Superintendent of Police, Nagaon with effect from the date of taking over charge, vice Swapnaneel Deka, APS transferred. Somalin Subhadarsini, IPS (RR 2019), Commandant, APTC, Dergaon, Golaghat and in additional charge of ERSS (112), Assam, Dergaon, is transferred and posted as Principal, Lachit Barphukan Police Academy, Dergaon, Golaghat, with additional charge of ERSS (112), Assam, Dergaon, with effect from the date of taking over charge vice Papori Chetia, APS transferred," said in the order.

Hemanta Kumar Das, APS (DR-1997), the current Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) for Darrang, has been transferred and posted as SSP (V&AC-G), Assam, based in Srimantapur, Guwahati. He will take over the charge from Pankaj Yadav, IPS, who has also been transferred.

In a simultaneous move, Swapnaneel Deka, currently serving as the Senior Superintendent of Police for Nagaon, has been transferred and posted as SSP Dhemaji. He succeeds Hitesh Ch Ray, APS, following the official date of taking over charge.

Additionally, Singha Ram Mili, the Senior Superintendent of Police for South Salmara, has been reassigned as the Commandant of the 1st AFPF Bn. in Basistha, Guwahati. He takes over the position from Balin Deuri, APS, with the appointment effective from the date of assuming charge.

"Hitesh Ch. Ray, APS (DR-1997), Senior Superintendent of Police, Dhemaji, is transferred and posted as Commandant, APTC, Dergaon, Golaghat with effect from the date of taking over charge vice Somalin Subhadarsini, IPS transferred. Numal Mahatta, APS (DR-2004), Deputy Commissioner of Police (West), Police Commissionerate, Guwahati, is transferred and posted as Senior Superintendent of Police, Bongaigaon, with effect from the date of taking over charge, vice Mohan Lal Meena, IPS, transferred. Sanjib Kumar Saikia, APS (DR-2004), Senior Superintendent of Police, Kamrup, is transferred and posted as Senior Superintendent of Police, Cachar with effect from the date of taking over charge, vice Partha Protim Das, IPS transferred. Tabu Ram Pegu, APS (DR-2004), Senior Superintendent of Police, Tamulpur, is transferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner of Police (East), Police Commissionerate, Guwahati, with effect from the date of taking over charge, vice Mrinal Deka, APS transferred," said in the order. Ahead of the upcoming assembly polls in the state, the Assam government on Monday conducted a major reshuffle in the police administration, resulting in the transfer and posting of 17 IPS and APS officers.

Mrinal Deka, APS (DR-2004), who currently serves as the Deputy Commissioner of Police (East) for the Guwahati Police Commissionerate, has been appointed as the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) for South Salmara. He takes over the role following the transfer of Singha Ram Mili, APS.

Simultaneously, Suman Chakraborty, APS (DR-2004), the Senior Superintendent of Police for Bajali, has been transferred and posted as SSP Tamulpur. This appointment is effective from the date of taking over charge, succeeding Tabu Ram Pegu, APS, who has also been reassigned.

"Balin Deuri, APS (DR-2004), Commandant, 1st AFPF Bn., Basistha, Guwahati, is transferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner of Police (West), Police Commissionerate, Guwahati with effect from the date of taking over charge vice Numal Mahatta, APS transferred. Subhasish Baruah, APS (DR-2004), Senior Superintendent of Police, Sivasagar, is transferred and posted as Senior Superintendent of Police, Kamrup with effect from the date of taking over charge vice Sanjib Kumar Saikia, APS transferred. Papori Chetia, APS (DR-2010), Principal, Lachit Barphukan Police Academy, Dergaon, Golaghat is transferred and posted as Senior Superintendent of Police, Sivasagar with effect from the date of taking over charge vice Subhasish Baruah, APS transferred," said in the Assam government order.

The state government has directed all the officers to join in their new places of posting on or before March 5.

- ANI

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Priya S
Good to see a woman officer like Somalin Subhadarsini getting a key posting as Principal of the police academy. We need more such appointments based on merit. Hope this brings fresh perspective to training.
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Rohit P
Timing is everything, isn't it? 17 officers transferred right before polls. Let's hope law and order remains the top priority for these officers in their new districts, regardless of the political season.
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Sarah B
As someone living in Guwahati, I'm curious to see how the new DCP (East) performs. Traffic and local policing in the city need constant attention. Hope Tabu Ram Pegu settles in quickly and addresses public concerns.
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Vikram M
With all due respect, these large-scale transfers so close to elections disrupt continuity. An officer just begins to understand a district's unique challenges and is moved. Stability is also important for good policing.
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Karthik V
Forensic science directorate getting a new head is interesting. Hope it leads to faster and more scientific investigation processes in the state. That's crucial for justice.

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