Major IPS Reshuffle in Uttar Pradesh: New Police Commissioners Appointed for Agra and Ghaziabad

By Staff Writer . Governance & Security News . April 16, 2025

Lucknow, India — The Uttar Pradesh government continued its administrative reshuffle spree late Tuesday night, this time transferring 11 IPS officers, including the Police Commissioners of Agra and Ghaziabad. The move follows the earlier transfer of 16 IAS officers the same day, signaling a widespread reorganization across key law enforcement positions in the state.

Key Police Commissioner Changes in Agra and Ghaziabad

In one of the most prominent changes, Ajay Kumar Mishra, the current Police Commissioner of Ghaziabad, has been transferred and appointed as Inspector General (IG) of Prayagraj. J. Ravindra Goud, formerly the Police Commissioner of Agra, will take charge as the new Police Commissioner of Ghaziabad.

Meanwhile, Deepak Kumar, who previously held the post of Inspector General, Agra Zone, has now been appointed as the new Police Commissioner of Agra.

Major Zone and District-Level Transfers

Other significant IPS reshuffles include:

• Nilabja Chaudhary: Transferred from Additional Director General (ADG), ATS to ADG, CID.

• Prem Kumar Gautam: Moved from IG Prayagraj to IG ATS.

• Shailesh Kumar Pandey: Removed from SSP/DIG Mathura and appointed IG, Agra Zone.

• Shlok Kumar: Transferred from SSP Bulandshahr to SSP Mathura.

• Dinesh Kumar Singh: Becomes the new SSP of Bulandshahr.

• Premchand: From Police Superintendent, Recruitment Board, Lucknow, to Commandant, 8th PAC Battalion, Meerut.

• Arpit Vijayvargiya: Transferred from SP Baghpat to SP Barabanki.

• Suraj Kumar Rai: Posted as SP Baghpat, replacing Vijayvargiya, moved from 8th PAC Battalion, Meerut.

Impact and Strategy Behind the Moves

The latest reshuffle is seen as a strategic move by the state administration to enhance law enforcement efficiency and maintain order in sensitive districts. With major cities like Agra and Ghaziabad being critical zones from a security standpoint, placing seasoned officers in leadership roles appears to be a top priority.

This shake-up is expected to bring a fresh direction in crime prevention, policing strategies, and administrative functioning across multiple districts.