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New Police Chiefs for Ladakh & Arunachal: Mukesh Singh, SD Jamwal Appointed

The Union Home Ministry has ordered a significant reshuffle of senior IPS officers from the AGMUT cadre. Mukesh Singh, a 1996-batch officer, has been posted as the new Director General of Police for Ladakh, repatriated from central deputation. He replaces S.D. Singh Jamwal, a 1995-batch officer with expertise in disaster management and bio-terrorism, who has been appointed as DGP of Arunachal Pradesh. Anand Mohan, the former DGP of Arunachal Pradesh, has been transferred to Delhi in this administrative reorganisation.

Key Points: Mukesh Singh New DGP Ladakh, SD Jamwal DGP Arunachal Pradesh

  • Mukesh Singh appointed DGP Ladakh
  • SD Jamwal moves to Arunachal Pradesh
  • Anand Mohan transferred to Delhi
  • Both officers are AGMUT cadre IPS
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Mukesh Singh is new DGP Ladakh; SD Jamwal DGP Arunachal Pradesh

IPS officers Mukesh Singh and S.D. Singh Jamwal have been appointed as DGPs of Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh, respectively, in a major police reshuffle.

"posting of the following IPS officers of AGMUT cadre is ordered with immediate effect - Union Home Ministry"

Srinagar, Jan 2

Mukesh Singh was on Friday posted as the new DGP of Ladakh, replacing S.D.Singh Jamwal who has been posted as DGP Arunachal Pradesh.

An order issued by the Union Home Ministry said, "With the approval of the competent authority, posting of the following IPS officers of AGMUT cadre is ordered with immediate effect and until further orders".

Mukesh Singh IPS (AGMUT: 1996) on repatriation from central deputation is posted as DGP Ladakh. S.D. Singh Jamwal IPS (AGMUT:1995), DGP Ladakh, has been posted as DGP Arunachal Pradesh, replacing Anand Mohan (AGMUT:1994), who has been moved to Delhi.

Mukesh Singh IPS was born on January 24, 1971, in Bokaro Steel City of Bihar, now in Jharkhand. He is an officer of the erstwhile J&K cadre who has served as IGP (Jammu Zone).

He is a B.Tech in civil engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (Delhi). He joined the Indian Police Service in 1996 and has headed several sensitive assignments as district superintendent of police at Reasi, Pulwama, Poonch and Jammu during the peak of terror activities.

S.D. Singh Jamwal has a PhD in bio-terrorism. He was born on May 3, 1969, in Purani Mandi locality of J&K's Jammu city.

He is a senior Indian Police Service officer known for expertise in disaster management (CBRN), particularly biological defence, and for leading initiatives like modernising police stations and promoting community engagement.

Appointed to the Ladakh Police Chief role in mid-2023, he has received awards for his disaster response contributions and focuses on training police for complex emergencies, while also overseeing local policing and infrastructure development in Ladakh.

Anand Mohan IPS (AGMUT:1994) is known as an inspiring police officer committed to maintaining law and order with commitment and vision.

- IANS

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Priya S
Dr. S.D. Jamwal's expertise in bio-terrorism and disaster management is fascinating. Arunachal Pradesh is a strategically important state, so his skills will be very valuable there. A smart move by the MHA.
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Rohit P
Both officers have served in Jammu & Kashmir during tough times. That experience is crucial for border regions like Ladakh and Arunachal. Hope they focus on community policing and public trust.
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Sarah B
While the officers' credentials are excellent, I hope these postings are based on merit and long-term strategy for the regions, and not just routine bureaucratic shuffles. The people of Ladakh and Arunachal deserve stability.
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Vikram M
Ladakh's terrain and climate are unique. Hope the new DGP continues the good work on infrastructure and training for emergencies. Dr. Jamwal did good work there in a short time.
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Karthik V
It's interesting to see an officer with a PhD in such a niche field. Bio-terrorism preparedness is no joke in today's world. Good luck to both officers in their new roles!

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