Rajasthan Transfers 18 IPS Officers in Major Police Reshuffle; Malini Agarwal Gets Traffic, Jodhpur Police Commissioner Changed Within Five Months
In a significant overhaul of the Rajasthan Police leadership, the state government has transferred 18 Indian Police Service (IPS) officers, bringing sweeping changes across the police hierarchy. The reshuffle includes transfers at the Director General (DG), Inspector General (IG), Commissioner of Police and Superintendent of Police (SP) levels, besides key postings in specialised police units such as the Crime Branch, Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Rajasthan Armed Constabulary (RAC), Home Guards and the Jaipur Police Commissionerate.
One of the most notable decisions is the replacement of the Jodhpur Police Commissioner less than five months after he assumed office. The government has also appointed new Inspectors General for the Ajmer and Bharatpur ranges, shifted district police chiefs in four districts and reassigned senior officers to important administrative and operational roles.
The transfer orders were issued late on Tuesday night as part of what is being seen as a comprehensive administrative realignment aimed at strengthening policing and improving organisational efficiency across the state.
Major Changes at the Director General Level
The reshuffle begins at the highest ranks of the Rajasthan Police with changes involving two Director General-level officers.
Senior IPS officer Anil Paliwal, who was serving as Director General (Training and Traffic), has been appointed Director General and Commandant General, Home Guards, Jaipur.
Replacing him is Malini Agarwal, who has been transferred from the post of Director General and Commandant General, Home Guards, to become the new Director General (Police Traffic).
The swap places two experienced officers in key assignments responsible for traffic management, police training and the state’s Home Guards organisation.
Traffic management continues to be a major focus for Rajasthan Police, particularly in rapidly expanding urban centres where increasing vehicle density and road safety remain significant administrative priorities.
Pradeep Mohan Sharma Shifted to Jaipur Commissionerate
Another important senior-level transfer involves Pradeep Mohan Sharma.
Previously serving at the Intelligence Training Academy, Jaipur, Sharma has now been posted as Additional Commissioner of Police (Traffic and Administration) in the Jaipur Police Commissionerate.
His new assignment places him in charge of critical administrative functions while also overseeing traffic management in the state capital.
The Jaipur Commissionerate remains one of Rajasthan’s busiest policing jurisdictions, requiring continuous coordination on traffic regulation, law and order, urban policing and public safety.
Jodhpur Police Commissioner Replaced Within Five Months
Among the most talked-about decisions in the reshuffle is the change at the helm of the Jodhpur Police Commissionerate.
Sharat Kaviraj, who assumed charge as Police Commissioner, Jodhpur, on February 23, has been transferred after serving for less than five months.
He has now been appointed Inspector General, Crime Branch, where he will oversee investigations and specialised policing functions.
Taking over as the new Police Commissioner of Jodhpur is senior IPS officer Anshuman Bhomia, who was earlier serving as Inspector General, Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB).
The appointment comes at a time when Jodhpur continues to witness rapid urban expansion, increasing traffic density and evolving law and order challenges.
New Leadership for Ajmer and Bharatpur Ranges
The Rajasthan government has also reshuffled leadership in two important police ranges.
Rajendra Singh, who had been serving as Inspector General, Ajmer Range, has been transferred as Inspector General (Vigilance), Jaipur.
Similarly, Kailash Chand Bishnoi, who headed the Bharatpur Range, has been appointed Inspector General (Police Modernisation and Welfare), Jaipur.
Corresponding appointments have also been made to fill the vacancies.
Dr. Ravi, who was earlier serving as Inspector General (Police Modernisation and Welfare), has now been posted as the new Inspector General, Ajmer Range.
Meanwhile, Dr. Preeti Chandra, previously Inspector General (Law and Order), has been appointed Inspector General, Bharatpur Range.
These appointments are expected to provide fresh leadership in two strategically important police ranges covering multiple districts.
Jaipur Police Commissionerate Gets New Officers
The latest transfer order also introduces several changes within the Jaipur Police Commissionerate.
As part of the reshuffle:
Pradeep Mohan Sharma takes charge as Additional Commissioner of Police (Traffic and Administration).
Anushtha Kalia, who was serving as Additional Superintendent of Police, Bikaner Sadar, has been posted as Deputy Commissioner of Police (Headquarters), Jaipur Police Commissionerate.
Ajay Singh Rathore, formerly Additional SP, Kishangarh Circle, has been appointed Commandant, 7th Battalion, Rajasthan Armed Constabulary (RAC), Bharatpur.
These postings strengthen the administrative and operational leadership of the Jaipur Police Commissionerate, which handles policing responsibilities for one of India’s fastest-growing cities.
Balotra Gets a New Superintendent of Police
The reshuffle also brings a change in the police leadership of Balotra district.
Ramesh, who was serving as Superintendent of Police, Balotra, has been transferred as SP, Crime Branch (Human Rights and Weaker Sections), Jaipur.
He moves from district policing to a specialised assignment within the Crime Branch.
Replacing him as SP, Balotra, is Rajesh Kumar, who was serving as Deputy Commissioner of Police (Headquarters), Jaipur Police Commissionerate.
Balotra has remained in the spotlight in recent months following developments related to the refinery region, making the appointment significant from an administrative perspective.
Four Districts Receive New Police Chiefs
The government has also appointed new Superintendents of Police in four districts through the latest transfer exercise.
The changes include:
P.D. Nitya, who was serving as SP, Jodhpur Rural, has been transferred as SP, Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Jodhpur.
Pankaj Yadav, previously Commandant, 1st RAC Battalion, Jodhpur, has been appointed the new SP, Jodhpur Rural.
B. Aditya, serving as SP, Pratapgarh, has been transferred as SP, Hanumangarh.
Narendra Singh Meena, who was SP, Hanumangarh, has been posted as Commandant, 10th RAC Battalion, Bikaner.
Vishal Jangid, earlier Commandant, 10th RAC Battalion, has been appointed the new SP, Pratapgarh.
These district-level changes are expected to bring fresh leadership to police units responsible for maintaining law and order, crime prevention and public safety across their respective jurisdictions.
Broad Administrative Realignment
The latest reshuffle extends well beyond district policing.
The transfer orders cover several important wings of the Rajasthan Police, including:
Police Traffic
Home Guards
Crime Branch
Vigilance
Police Modernisation and Welfare
Rajasthan Armed Constabulary (RAC)
Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB)
Jaipur Police Commissionerate
District Police Units
The movement of officers across these specialised branches reflects an effort to optimise administrative experience across operational, investigative and support functions.
Routine Administrative Exercise
The Rajasthan government has not assigned any specific reason for the transfers.
Officials describe the exercise as part of a routine administrative reshuffle intended to enhance organisational efficiency, strengthen leadership and ensure effective deployment of experienced officers across critical policing assignments.
Periodic transfers are a regular feature of police administration, allowing the government to align leadership with evolving operational requirements while providing officers exposure to diverse policing responsibilities.
Strengthening the State Police Leadership
With the transfer of 18 IPS officers, Rajasthan has undertaken one of its most significant police reshuffles of the year. The appointments affect nearly every major tier of the police hierarchy, from Director General-level officers to district Superintendents of Police, while also reshaping leadership in specialised units such as the Crime Branch, Traffic Police, Home Guards and the Anti-Corruption Bureau.
The new postings are expected to provide administrative continuity while bringing fresh perspectives to policing across Rajasthan. As the newly appointed officers assume charge of their respective assignments, attention will now turn to how the restructured leadership addresses law and order, public safety, traffic management, crime investigation and police modernisation across the state.
