UP IPS Transfer: 2 Senior IPS Officers Get New Postings; Ashok Kumar Singh Named DG Civil Defence
In a targeted administrative readjustment within Uttar Pradesh’s top police echelon, the State Government has issued fresh posting orders for two Director General-rank Indian Police Service (IPS) officers. The latest orders establish distinct, dedicated leadership for the state’s Home Guards and Civil Defence directorates.
According to notifications issued on Tuesday night, October 20, 1994-batch IPS officer Dhruv Kant (D.K.) Thakur will exclusively continue as Director General and Commandant General of Home Guards, Lucknow. Meanwhile, 1995-batch IPS officer Ashok Kumar Singh has been appointed Director General of Civil Defence, Uttar Pradesh.
Directorial Reassignment: Key Officers and Roles
The reallocation relieves administrative dual-charge obligations at the top tier, separating the governance of civil protection volunteers from state auxiliary police support units.
1. D.K. Thakur (1994-Batch IPS)
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Previous Portfolio: Director General/Commandant General of Home Guards, along with additional charge as DG, Civil Defence.
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New Assignment: Retains sole charge as Director General and Commandant General, Home Guards, Uttar Pradesh.
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Operational Scope: The Home Guards serve as an essential auxiliary force backing up regular state police in maintaining public order, managing vehicular traffic, executing disaster relief operations, and providing security reinforcement during major public events. The separation of duties allows focused administrative oversight over the Home Guards cadre.
2. Ashok Kumar Singh (1995-Batch IPS)
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Previous Portfolio: Director General and Member Secretary of the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB).
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New Assignment: Appointed as Director General, Civil Defence, Uttar Pradesh.
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Operational Scope: Transitioning from overseeing police recruitment drives and departmental promotions, Singh takes charge of state civil emergency preparedness. The Civil Defence organization plays a pivotal role in volunteer mobilization, public safety awareness, disaster response, and civilian emergency coordination.
Series of Recent Bureaucratic Reshuffles in Uttar Pradesh
The reassignments of Thakur and Singh follow a broader series of police transfers executed by the Uttar Pradesh government through September and October.
On October 7, 2026, the state government reorganized executive leadership across 12 districts and major commissionerates:
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Suraj Kumar Rai, IPS: Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Muzaffarnagar.
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Alok Raj Narayan, IPS: Superintendent of Police (SP), Mathura.
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Vinay Kumar Singh, IPS: Superintendent of Police (SP), Ghazipur.
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Iraj Raja, IPS: Superintendent of Police (SP), Ballia.
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Sarvesh Kumar Mishra, IPS: Superintendent of Police (SP), Mau.
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Yashveer Singh, IPS: Superintendent of Police (SP), Jaunpur.
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Omveer Singh, IPS: Superintendent of Police (SP), Basti.
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Ravina Tyagi, IPS: Superintendent of Police (SP), Barabanki.
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Purnendu Singh, IPS: Superintendent of Police (SP), Baghpat.
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Madhuban Singh, IPS: Superintendent of Police (SP), Hapur.
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Suresh Chandra Rawat, IPS: Superintendent of Police (SP), Jalaun.
Commissionerate Adjustments & Earlier Transfers
In urban commissionerates, recent changes included Kunwar Gyanendra Singh taking charge as Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) in Prayagraj, and Arpit Vijayvargiya joining as DCP in Lucknow. Furthermore, Kirit Kumar Haribhai Rathore was moved from DIG, Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) Lucknow Sector, to serve as Additional Police Commissioner in the Varanasi Police Commissionerate.
These reassignments build upon an earlier exercise in September 2026 involving 35 IPS officers, which saw Charu Nigam posted as Commandant of the 47th Battalion PAC in Ghaziabad, Shravan Kumar Singh posted as DCP in Gautam Buddh Nagar, and Pramod Kumar transferred as SP at Cyber Headquarters in Lucknow.
Administrative Implications
The latest realignment emphasizes administrative streamlining across specialized state wing command units. By providing independent, dedicated DG-level leadership to both the Home Guards and Civil Defence, the state government aims to boost institutional focus, operational readiness, and inter-agency coordination during emergencies. Further routine reassignments across middle and senior tiers of the state police cadre remain expected in due course.
