Major IPS Reshuffle in Tamil Nadu: Key Intelligence and CID Posts Reassigned

The Tamil Nadu government carried out a major reshuffle of senior IPS officers, transferring them to key intelligence, CID, and Special Branch positions. Dr G. Dharmarajan was appointed as DIG of Intelligence (Security), while Pakerla Cephas Kalyan was posted as DIG of Intelligence, Internal Security. Several other officers were moved to specialized units including the Organised Crime Intelligence Unit and Special Branch CID. The reshuffle aims to strengthen intelligence coordination, internal security monitoring, and operational efficiency across the state.

Key Points: Tamil Nadu IPS Reshuffle: Key Intelligence Posts Reassigned

  • Major IPS reshuffle in Tamil Nadu
  • Key intelligence, CID, and Special Branch posts reassigned
  • Dr G. Dharmarajan appointed DIG Intelligence (Security)
  • Pakerla Cephas Kalyan posted as DIG Intelligence Internal Security
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Major IPS reshuffle in Tamil Nadu, key intelligence and CID posts reassigned

Tamil Nadu government carries out major IPS reshuffle, transfers senior officers to key intelligence, CID, and Special Branch positions across the state.

"The reshuffle is part of the state government's efforts to strengthen intelligence coordination, internal security monitoring and specialised investigative wings across Tamil Nadu. - Officials"

Chennai, May 14

The Tamil Nadu government on Thursday carried out a major reshuffle of senior Indian Police Service officers, transferring and appointing several officials to important intelligence, CID, and Special Branch positions across the state, with immediate effect.

The orders were issued by the Home (SC) Department through a notification signed by Additional Chief Secretary K. Manivasan.

According to the official order, senior IPS officer Dr G. Dharmarajan, who was serving as Deputy Inspector General of Police, Vellore Range, has been appointed as Deputy Inspector General of Police, Intelligence (Security), Chennai.

Pakerla Cephas Kalyan, who was the Joint Commissioner of Police, Law and Order, South Zone, Greater Chennai Police, has been posted as DIG, Intelligence, Internal Security, Chennai.

P. Saravanan, the DIG, Tirunelveli Range, has been transferred as DIG, CID Intelligence, Chennai.

The reshuffle also includes several changes in the Crime Branch CID, Special Branch CID and Organised Crime Intelligence Unit.

Garad Karun Uddhavrao, Superintendent of Police, Tiruvallur district, has been appointed as Superintendent of Police, Organised Crime Intelligence Unit, Chennai. A. Myilvaganan, SP of Tenkasi district, has been transferred as Superintendent of Police-I, Special Branch CID, Chennai, while Dr C. Madhan, SP of Thoothukudi district, has been posted as Superintendent of Police-I, Security Branch CID, Chennai.

The government also transferred K. Shanmugam, SP of 'Q' Branch CID, Chennai, as Superintendent of Police-II, Special Branch CID, Chennai.

G.S. Madhavan, SP, Metro Zone, Crime Branch CID, Chennai, has been appointed as Superintendent of Police-II, Security Branch CID, Chennai.

In another important posting, N. Silambarasan, Superintendent of Police and Assistant Inspector General of Police (Law and Order), Chennai, has been transferred as Superintendent of Police, Special Division, Special Branch CID, Chennai.

Officials said the reshuffle is part of the state government's efforts to strengthen intelligence coordination, internal security monitoring and specialised investigative wings across Tamil Nadu. The latest postings assume significance as the government focuses on streamlining policing and enhancing operational efficiency in sensitive security and intelligence units. The transfers and postings have come into effect immediately, according to the notification issued by the Secretariat in Chennai.

- IANS

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Priya S
Every new government does this... But I hope it's not just politics. Some of these officers have good track records. Let's see if crime detection improves in the coming months.
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Ramesh W
As a Chennaite, I just want less traffic chaos and faster response to petty crimes. These top-level changes don't always trickle down to the constable on the street. 🤷‍♂️
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Suresh O
Interesting that so many officers are being moved to Special Branch and Organised Crime units. Maybe the government is serious about cracking down on drug networks and cybercrime. About time!
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Neha E
I respect the officers involved, but reshuffles every few months create instability. Give people time to settle and deliver results. Constant change just creates paperwork chaos.

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