MHA Transfers Two IAS Officers from Jammu and Kashmir to Ladakh; Rakesh Minhas and Faz Lul Haseeb Shifted
The Ministry of Home Affairs has transferred two AGMUT-cadre IAS officers, Rakesh Minhas (2016 batch) and Faz Lul Haseeb (2018 batch), from Jammu and Kashmir to Ladakh with immediate effect, as part of an administrative reshuffle.
Srinagar: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has ordered the transfer of two Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers belonging to the AGMUT cadre from Jammu and Kashmir to the Union Territory of Ladakh.
According to the order issued with the approval of the competent authority, Rakesh Minhas (IAS: 2016: AGMUT) and Faz Lul Haseeb (IAS: 2018: AGMUT) have been transferred to Ladakh with immediate effect and until further orders. The transfer order was issued from Kartavya Bhavan-3 in New Delhi. Both officers were serving in Jammu and Kashmir before being reassigned to Ladakh.
Who Is Rakesh Minhas?
Rakesh Minhas is a 2016-batch IAS officer of the AGMUT cadre, originally from Punjab. He holds an MBBS degree from Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot.
Before his latest transfer, Minhas was serving as Chief Executive Officer of the State Health Agency in Jammu and Kashmir. He was also holding additional charge as Managing Director of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Health Mission in the Union Territory.
During his administrative career, he has held several important assignments, including:
* Deputy Commissioner, Jammu: He previously served as the district’s Deputy Commissioner, overseeing its administrative affairs.
* Deputy Commissioner, Kathua: He also headed the district administration of Kathua before his subsequent posting in Jammu.
* Assistant Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs: In 2018, he served on central deputation as Assistant Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs. His transfer to Ladakh marks his latest administrative assignment within the AGMUT cadre.
Who Is Faz Lul Haseeb?
Faz Lul Haseeb is a 2018-batch IAS officer of the AGMUT cadre and belongs to Jammu and Kashmir. He holds a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from the Model Institute of Engineering and Technology (MIET), Jammu.
Haseeb has held several significant administrative positions in Jammu and Kashmir, particularly in municipal governance, tourism and the agricultural sector.
His previous assignments include:
* Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation: He was appointed to the position in June 2025. He also held additional charge as Chief Executive Officer of the Special Purpose Vehicle responsible for the Srinagar Smart City project.
* Managing Director, J&K Tourism Development Corporation: Before taking charge of the Srinagar Municipal Corporation, he served as Managing Director of the corporation.
* Deputy Commissioner, Shopian: He previously headed the district administration of Shopian.
* Director, Tourism, Jammu and Kashmir: He also served in the Tourism Department, handling responsibilities related to the development and administration of the tourism sector.
According to reports, as of October 2026, Haseeb was serving as Additional Secretary in the Agriculture Production Department. He was also holding additional responsibilities as Mission Director of the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) and the Jammu and Kashmir Competitiveness Improvement Project (JKCIP).
MHA Orders Immediate Transfer to Ladakh
The latest order from the Ministry of Home Affairs transfers both officers from Jammu and Kashmir to Ladakh with immediate effect and until further orders.
The development represents another administrative adjustment involving AGMUT-cadre officers, who serve across various Union Territories and certain states under the cadre’s jurisdiction. The new responsibilities of the two officers in Ladakh are expected to be determined through subsequent administrative orders.
