Gujarat’s law enforcement landscape transformed overnight with 37 IPS officers reassigned by the state government, announced from Gandhinagar on March 6. Under CM Bhupendra Patel, this bold reshuffle targets enhanced governance, intelligence strengthening, and equitable deployments.
Ashok Kumar Yadav emerges as the linchpin, assuming command of the State Intelligence Bureau to fortify covert operations and threat assessment. In parallel, Ahmedabad Police upgrades to eight zones from seven, optimizing coverage for its expansive urban sprawl.
Breaking down the notifications: Shamsher Singh (1991 batch), long on standby, now helms Ahmedabad’s Civil Defence Directorate and Home Guards. Rajkot Range’s Ashok Kumar (2003 batch) transitions to Gandhinagar’s Additional DGP, CID Intel.
Gagandeep Gambhir (2004 batch) shoulders extra IG responsibilities at the State Vigilance Cell. Gautam Parmar (2004 batch) pivots from Bhavnagar to CID IG. Raghavendra Vats (2005 batch) from Surat’s Joint CP Crime grabs Ahmedabad Range IG mantle.
Vadodara welcomes Nilesh Jajadia (2006 batch) as Joint CP Sector-2, with Dr. Leena Patil (2010 batch) filling Junagadh’s IG vacancy. This comprehensive cadre rotation promises a revitalized force, better equipped for Gujarat’s multifaceted security demands.
The initiative reaffirms the administration’s resolve to foster a proactive, intelligence-driven police service, setting benchmarks for efficiency and responsiveness.