IPS Aditi Singh relieved from Himachal Pradesh cadre, to join Haryana Police after MHA-cleared inter-cadre transfer; repeated absenteeism cited in official orders
The Government of Himachal Pradesh has formally relieved 2021-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Aditi Singh from the state cadre with immediate effect, following her approved inter-cadre transfer to the Haryana Police. The decision, formalised through a relieving order issued on April 26 by officiating Chief Secretary Sanjay Gupta, brings to a close her tenure in Himachal Pradesh and sets the stage for a fresh chapter in her career within the Haryana cadre.
The official order directed Aditi Singh to join her duties in the new cadre without delay, and instructed all concerned quarters to be notified accordingly. The relieving follows an approval granted by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on April 10, after the officer had applied for an inter-cadre transfer to Haryana through the central government’s established regulatory mechanism for All India Services personnel.
Posting at the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau
At the time of her relief, Aditi Singh was serving as Superintendent of Police (SP) in the State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (SV&ACB), Northern Range, Dharamshala — a posting she had held since November 5, 2025. Prior to assuming the SP role, she had served as Additional Superintendent of Police in Dharamshala. The SV&ACB posting is among the more sensitive and operationally demanding assignments within a state police cadre, making questions around her availability and regularity all the more consequential for the administration.
A pattern of absence that prompted administrative action
The transfer comes against a backdrop of growing administrative concern over Aditi Singh’s frequent absence from duty. As early as February 2026, Himachal Pradesh Director General of Police Ashok Tewari was compelled to issue a formal order assigning her official responsibilities to her subordinate, Additional Superintendent of Police Braham Dass Bhatia, citing a discernible disruption in the day-to-day functioning of the SV&ACB office.
According to official records, Aditi Singh had availed herself of 25 days of leave between January 8 and February 22 alone — a combination of casual leave, sick leave, and earned leave taken in multiple spells. She remained absent from January 8 to 11, again on January 12, from January 16 to 19, and subsequently from February 8 to 22.
The DGP’s order explicitly noted that her repeated and prolonged absences were adversely affecting the functioning of the office, and took the unusual step of directing that even on days when she was present, ASP Bhatia would remain associated with her work to ensure continuity and prevent any further administrative disruption.
Training absence adds to concerns
Administrative records also flagged that Aditi Singh had attended a mid-career interaction programme at the Dr R S Tolia Uttarakhand Academy of Administration in Nainital from December 8 to 10, 2025. However, her absence from duty during this period is said to have extended well beyond the three-day duration of the programme, reportedly stretching to over a week in total — a detail that further contributed to the administration’s concerns about her availability at a critical posting.
Inter-cadre transfer: the regulatory framework
Inter-cadre transfers of All India Services officers are governed by specific provisions under the IPS (Cadre) Rules and are processed through the Ministry of Home Affairs. Such transfers are typically considered under defined personal or administrative grounds. In Aditi Singh’s case, reports indicate that the transfer to Haryana is connected to personal circumstances following her marriage to batchmate IPS officer Vivek Arya, who belongs to the Haryana cadre — a common and well-recognised ground for seeking spousal cadre allocation or transfer under government policy.
Background and profile
Aditi Singh hails from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, and completed her schooling at Sofiya Girls School in Kankar Kheda, Shivlokpuri. She comes from a professionally accomplished family — her father, Sanjeev Singh, is a medical doctor, while her mother, Jyoti Singh, served as a senior assistant in the district collectorate. Despite the administrative concerns that have accompanied the final phase of her Himachal posting, she is regarded within IPS circles as a dedicated and promising young officer who is expected to bring renewed focus and commitment to her responsibilities in Haryana.
Broader administrative implications
The episode serves as a pointed reminder of the accountability standards expected of officers serving in high-stakes postings such as vigilance and anti-corruption bureaus, where continuity of command and consistent presence are essential to operational integrity.
It also illustrates the Centre’s active role as regulator and facilitator in managing cadre movements for All India Services officers — balancing the personal circumstances of individual officers against the administrative needs of state governments. As Aditi Singh prepares to assume her responsibilities in Haryana, the case will likely be cited in future discussions around attendance norms, cadre management, and administrative accountability within India’s police services.
