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Chhattisgarh Police Reshuffle Amid Naxal Threat: 7 IPS Officers Transferred

The Chhattisgarh government has ordered a major police reshuffle affecting seven IPS officers. Four sensitive districts are getting new Superintendents of Police to address security challenges. The transfers strategically position officers with specialized experience in Naxal-affected areas. This reorganization aims to strengthen law enforcement across multiple fronts including industrial disputes and border security.

Key Points: Chhattisgarh Transfers 7 IPS Officers in Security Recalibration

  • Ankita Sharma moves from SP Sakti to lead Naxal-prone Rajnandgaon district
  • Prabhull Thakur brings anti-trafficking expertise to secure Sakti mining belt
  • Ratna Singh takes over Manendragarh district known for timber smuggling
  • Pankaj Chandra transitions from CAF command to SP Kondagaon in Bastar
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Chhattisgarh: Seven IPS officers transferred, four districts get new SPs

Chhattisgarh government transfers 7 IPS officers, appoints new SPs in 4 sensitive districts to strengthen security amid Naxal activities and industrial disputes.

"The reshuffle injects fresh vigour into districts grappling with multifaceted challenges - Home Department Directive"

Raipur, Oct 24

The Chhattisgarh government has ordered the transfer of seven Indian Police Service (IPS) officers, effecting leadership changes in four sensitive districts.

The directive, issued on 24 October 2025 from the Home (Police) Department at Mahanadi Bhawan, underscores the Vishnu Deo Sai-led BJP administration's commitment to recalibrating security deployments amid escalating Naxal activities, industrial disputes, and cyber threats.

At the core of the reshuffle, there are four Superintendent of Police (SP) rotations, injecting fresh vigour into districts grappling with multifaceted challenges.

Ankita Sharma (IPS 2018 batch), previously SP Sakti, has been appointed SP Rajnandgaon, a Naxal-prone frontier district abutting Maharashtra.

Sharma's prior successes in community outreach and anti-extortion drives in coal-rich zones make her a strategic fit for Rajnandgaon's volatile border dynamics, where recent intelligence flags intensified Maoist forays.

In a reciprocal shift, Prabhull Thakur (IPS 2015 batch) steps into the SP Sakti role, bringing his expertise from anti-trafficking operations in Bilaspur to bolster the district's mining belt security.

Manendragarh-Chirimi-Bharatpur, a Surguja sub-division notorious for timber smuggling and tribal unrest, welcomes Ratna Singh (IPS 2017 batch) as its new SP, succeeding Chandra Mohan Singh (IPS 2014 batch), who transitions to Director, Training/Operations, Fire Services and Emergency Response, alongside Civil Defence Headquarters in Raipur.

Singh's tenure in Dantewada's counter-insurgency units equips her to address the area's ecological and enforcement flashpoints.

Rounding out the district cadre, Pankaj Chandra (IPS batch unspecified in the order) moves from Commandant, 13th Battalion, Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) in Korba to SP Kondagaon, a Bastar redoubt where Naxal ambushes remain a perennial peril.

Chandra's CAF command experience in high-mobility ops positions him to fortify the district's forward lines. The remaining three transfers bolster state-level apparatuses.

Yaduvalli Akshay Kumar (IPS 2018 batch) shifts from SP Kondagaon to Assistant Inspector General (AIG), Police Headquarters, Nava Raipur, enhancing strategic oversight. Mohit Garg, erstwhile SP Rajnandgaon, earns promotion to Deputy Inspector General (DIG), PHQ, acknowledging his role in quelling industrial unrest in Bhilai.

- IANS

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Sarah B
While transfers are necessary, I hope these officers get sufficient time to implement their strategies. Frequent transfers disrupt continuity in sensitive regions. The new SPs should have at least 2-3 years to show results.
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Priya S
Glad to see women officers getting challenging postings! Ankita Sharma and Ratna Singh both have tough assignments. Women officers often bring different approaches to policing - more empathetic and community-focused. All the best to them! 💪
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Michael C
The real test will be whether these transfers actually improve ground situation or are just bureaucratic exercises. Kondagaon and Rajnandgaon need sustained attention, not just periodic officer rotations.
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Aditya G
Mohit Garg's promotion is well-deserved after handling the Bhilai industrial issues. But I hope the new officers receive proper resources and political backing. Without that, even the best officers can't deliver results in these difficult areas.
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Kavya N
As someone from Bastar region, I welcome Pankaj Chandra's appointment. CAF experience is crucial for Kondagaon. But please focus on development along with security - local youth need employment opportunities to move away from Naxal influence.

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