Haryana Reshuffles 16 IPS and 20 HPS Officers; DGP Ajay Singhal Gets Additional Charge, Naazneen Bhasin Named IG CID
The Haryana Government has carried out a major administrative reshuffle in the state police establishment, transferring and posting 16 Indian Police Service (IPS) officers and 20 Haryana Police Service (HPS) officers across key departments. The extensive exercise is aimed at strengthening policing, improving administrative efficiency and reinforcing leadership across critical operational and specialised wings of the Haryana Police.
The latest transfer orders bring changes to several important departments, including Law and Order, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Cyber Crime, the Special Task Force (STF), Traffic, Telecommunications, Prisons, Police Training and the Haryana Police Academy. Along with fresh postings, several senior officers have been entrusted with additional responsibilities, reflecting the government’s strategy of leveraging experienced leadership in multiple domains.
The reshuffle comes at a time when Haryana Police continues to focus on technology-driven policing, intelligence gathering, crime prevention and institutional reforms to meet evolving law enforcement challenges across the state.
DGP Ajay Singhal Entrusted with Additional Responsibility
Among the most significant decisions announced by the government is the assignment of an additional role to 1992-batch IPS officer Ajay Singhal, who is serving as the Director General of Police (DGP), Haryana.
Apart from continuing his existing responsibilities as the state’s police chief, Singhal has now been appointed Chairman and Managing Director of the Haryana Police Housing Corporation.
The additional assignment places him in charge of overseeing housing infrastructure, construction projects and development initiatives for the police force while continuing to supervise overall policing in the state.
The government believes the move will help accelerate infrastructure development and improve welfare facilities for police personnel.
Alok Mittal Appointed Director General of Prisons
Senior IPS officer Alok Mittal has been appointed as the Director General (Prisons), Haryana.
In addition to leading the state’s prison administration, he will also hold the additional charge of Resident Commissioner, Haryana.
With this dual responsibility, Mittal will oversee prison reforms, correctional administration and various coordination functions linked to the Resident Commissioner’s office.
His appointment is expected to strengthen prison management and administrative coordination within the state government.
Navdeep Singh Virk to Lead Haryana State Enforcement Bureau
Following his promotion, 1994-batch IPS officer Navdeep Singh Virk has been appointed as the Director General of the Haryana State Enforcement Bureau.
The bureau plays a crucial role in enforcing various laws and tackling organised violations across the state.
As its new Director General, Virk will supervise enforcement operations, monitor investigations and coordinate action against illegal activities falling within the bureau’s jurisdiction.
His appointment is expected to further strengthen enforcement mechanisms and improve coordination among various agencies.
Kala Ramachandran to Head Police Training and Academy
Another key appointment involves senior 1994-batch IPS officer Kala Ramachandran.
Following her promotion, she has been appointed Director General of Police (Training) while also taking charge as Director of the Haryana Police Academy at Madhuban.
Police training remains one of the most important pillars of law enforcement, and Ramachandran will now oversee the training, capacity building and professional development of police personnel across Haryana.
Her responsibilities include enhancing training modules, introducing modern policing practices and preparing officers to address emerging security challenges.
Major Changes in Cyber, IT and Traffic Wings
The reshuffle has also brought important changes in departments responsible for technology, digital policing and traffic management.
Senior IPS officer Charu Bali, a 1995-batch officer, has been assigned three important additional responsibilities.
She will now serve as:
Additional Director General of Police (Cyber)
Additional Director General of Police (Information Technology)
Additional Director General of Police, State Crime Records Bureau (SCRB)
These assignments place her at the centre of Haryana’s technology-driven policing initiatives, including cybercrime prevention, digital infrastructure and crime data management.
Another senior officer, Vikas Arora, has also been entrusted with multiple additional responsibilities.
He will now oversee:
Additional Director General of Police (Emergency Response Support System – ERSS)
Additional Director General of Police (Traffic and Highways)
Additional Director General of Police (Telecommunications)
His expanded role is expected to strengthen emergency response services, improve traffic regulation and enhance communication systems within the police department.
The government’s decision reflects its growing emphasis on technology-enabled policing and integrated public safety systems.
Fresh Leadership in Law and Order, CID and STF
Several operational wings have also received new leadership through the latest reshuffle.
IPS officer Rakesh Kumar Arya, a 2003-batch officer, has been entrusted with the additional responsibility of Inspector General (Law and Order).
In this role, he will assist in supervising law-and-order management across Haryana and coordinate policing strategies for maintaining public peace and security.
Manish Chaudhry has been given the additional charge of Inspector General (Prisons), where he will support prison administration and correctional management.
A notable appointment has been made in the Criminal Investigation Department.
Senior IPS officer Naazneen Bhasin has been posted as Inspector General (CID), placing her in charge of one of Haryana Police’s most important investigative wings.
The CID plays a crucial role in handling complex criminal investigations, intelligence gathering and specialised inquiries, making her appointment significant for the department.
Another important operational posting is that of Surendra Pal Singh, who has been appointed Deputy Inspector General of the Special Task Force (STF).
The STF is responsible for tackling organised crime, major criminal networks and specialised law enforcement operations across the state.
Key District-Level Appointments
The reshuffle also includes several important postings at the district and commissionerate levels.
Rajinder Kumar Meena has been appointed Joint Commissioner of Police, Faridabad, where he will assist in supervising policing and law-and-order management in one of Haryana’s largest urban centres.
Dr. Anshu Singla has been posted as Deputy Commissioner of Police (Headquarters), Gurugram.
Given Gurugram’s status as a major corporate and technology hub, the Headquarters role is considered crucial for ensuring efficient coordination of policing operations.
Surendra Singh Bhoria has been assigned the additional responsibility of Superintendent of Police (Law and Order) at the Police Headquarters.
His expanded responsibilities will include supporting statewide law-and-order coordination and operational planning.
Among the HPS officers, Anil Kumar has been appointed Superintendent of Police, Special Task Force (STF), Karnal.
His posting is expected to strengthen specialised operations against organised crime and improve coordination within the STF.
Comprehensive Administrative Exercise
The latest reshuffle reflects the Haryana Government’s broader strategy of reinforcing leadership across specialised police wings while ensuring experienced officers are deployed in critical operational roles.
The transfers cover almost every major area of policing, including crime investigation, intelligence, cyber security, emergency response, prisons, traffic management, telecommunications, police training and enforcement.
Officials believe the exercise will improve coordination between various departments while enhancing the overall efficiency of the police administration.
The appointment of senior officers with multiple additional responsibilities also indicates the government’s focus on continuity in leadership while strengthening institutional capacity.
Strengthening Modern Policing
As policing increasingly relies on technology, intelligence-led operations and specialised investigative capabilities, the Haryana Government has placed particular emphasis on departments dealing with cybercrime, digital policing, emergency response and organised crime.
The expanded responsibilities assigned to officers heading Cyber, Information Technology, the State Crime Records Bureau and the Emergency Response Support System are expected to further accelerate ongoing modernisation initiatives.
At the same time, new appointments in CID, STF, prisons and district policing are intended to improve operational effectiveness, strengthen crime control mechanisms and enhance public safety across Haryana.
With 16 IPS officers and 20 HPS officers receiving new assignments, the latest reshuffle represents one of the state’s most significant police administrative exercises in recent months. The government expects the new leadership structure to improve governance, strengthen law enforcement capabilities and support a more responsive, efficient and technology-driven police force capable of meeting the evolving security needs of Haryana.
