Haryana government transfers 20 HPS officers in major administrative reshuffle
Chandigarh, June 27
The Haryana Government on Friday ordered the transfer and posting of 20 Haryana Police Service officers with immediate effect as part of a major administrative reshuffle aimed at strengthening policing across the state.
According to an order issued by the Home Department, several Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) and Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs) have been assigned new responsibilities in districts and specialised police units.
Among the prominent transfers, Shakti Singh has been posted as DSP, Sirsa, while Kamaljeet Singh has been appointed DSP, Ambala Cantonment. Arvind Kamboj, who was serving as ACP (Crime), Panchkula, has been transferred as DSP, CID, Haryana.
Vikash Kumar has been posted as DSP, 3rd Battalion, Haryana Armed Police (HAP), Hisar, whereas Ravinder Singh has been appointed DSP, Special Task Force (STF), Haryana. Rajbir Singh has been posted as DSP, Telecommunication, Panchkula.
The order also appoints Satish Kumar as DSP, Radaur, while Sunil Kumar has been transferred as DSP, Panipat. Ashish Chaudhary will take charge as DSP, Police Training Centre (PTC), Sunaria.
Among the officers promoted, Karambir Singh has been posted as DSP, 3rd Battalion, HAP, Hisar, while Jaspal Singh has been promoted and appointed as DSP, Haryana State Narcotics Control Bureau (HSNCB).
The government has also cancelled the earlier transfer order of Sanjeev Kumar issued on May 15, 2026, and retained him as DSP, Hisar.
Other key postings include Om Parkesh as DSP, State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau, Jitender Kumar as DSP, Ambala Cantt, Jai Parkesh as DSP, 3rd India Reserve Battalion (IRB), Sunaria, Suresh Kumar and Raj Singh as DSPs in the 2nd IRB, Bhondsi, and Vikas Krishan as DSP, Police Training Centre, Sunaria.
The Home Department stated that the transfers and postings take effect immediately. The reshuffle is part of the state's ongoing efforts to improve police administration, operational efficiency and deployment of officers across key fields and specialised assignments.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Another transfer list, same old story. Every few months they shuffle officers but the ground reality for women's safety and traffic management remains the same. I wish they'd focus on performance metrics instead of just moving people around. Still, the Narcotics Bureau posting is a step in the right direction given the drug problem in some areas. 👮♀️
Good to see that the government is taking proactive measures. Posting experienced officers to the STF and CID will hopefully strengthen our fight against organized crime and corruption. The cancellation of Sanjeev Kumar's earlier transfer order suggests some thought has gone into stability as well. Let's hope these officers deliver! 🇮🇳
These reshuffles always seem like a game of musical chairs. I'm skeptical whether moving 20 officers around will actually solve Haryana's policing challenges - like the rising cybercrime and rural lawlessness. The training centre postings are fine but we need more women officers in leadership roles too. Just saying 🤷♀️
As someone from Sirsa, I welcome Shakti Singh's posting there. Our district needs a proactive DSP to tackle land disputes and street crime. The transfers to STF and Narcotics Bureau are particularly timely - drug abuse in Haryana's border areas needs serious attention. Let's hope these officers hit the ground running! 💪
I appreciate the government's intent but these transfers come with a cost - disruption in ongoing investigations and public familiarity with officers. The Anti-Corruption Bureau posting is crucial given our state's vigilance issues. Hope this isn't just a media exercise and actual improvements follow.
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