12 Officers Transferred; Vaibhav Sharma Appointed SP (Research), CID in Strategic Rejig
Patna, July 2025 – In a significant administrative overhaul, the Bihar government has transferred 12 IPS officers across key positions, signaling preparations for the upcoming Assembly elections. The reshuffle, approved by the Home Department, affects officers from the 2012 to 2022 batches in district policing, armed units, and CID roles.
Key Appointments in the Reshuffle
Senior-Level Postings
Vaibhav Sharma (2018 batch) – From SP Katihar to SP (Research Control), CID, Patna (Strategic intelligence role)
Shikhar Chaudhary (2020 batch) – SP (Rural), Saran → SP Katihar (Critical border district)
Mithilesh Kumar (2012 batch) – Commandant, BSAP Bagaha → Police HQ, Patna (Policy role)
Shaishav Yadav (2016 batch) – DIG (Modernisation) → Principal, Police Training Centre, Dumraon (Training leadership)
Armed Police & Command Roles
Navjot Simi (2018 batch) – BSAP-8 Begusarai → Commandant, BSAP-19 Begusarai
Manoj Kumar (2018 batch) – Vigilance SP → Commandant, BSAP-8 Begusarai
Mahendra Basanti (2018 batch) – Dumraon Training Centre → Commandant, Home Guard Corps, Patna
Young Officers Given Field Experience
Mohibullah Ansari (2021 batch) – SDPO-1, Nagar (Patna)
Akhilesh Jha (2022 batch) – SDPO-1, Dehri (Rohtas)
Shivam Dhakad (2022 batch) – SDPO-1, Danapur (Patna)
Divyanjali Jaiswal (2022 batch) – ASP, CID, Patna (Intelligence wing debut)
Why This Reshuffle Matters?
Election Readiness: Strengthens law and order in sensitive districts ahead of polls
Experience Balance: Mixes seasoned officers in strategic roles with younger IPS in field postings
CID Focus: Vaibhav Sharma’s move to Research Control hints at enhanced intelligence operations
Political Context:
This is the latest in a series of pre-election transfers, reflecting the state’s push for administrative stability. Analysts view it as an effort to position trusted officers in electorally crucial zones.
Next Steps:
Officers directed to join new posts immediately
Further reshuffles likely as poll dates approach
The move underscores the government’s priority on policing efficiency during Bihar’s high-stakes electoral season.
