Major Reshuffle Across Key Districts to Strengthen Law and Order
The Jharkhand government on Friday announced a major reshuffle of Indian Police Service (IPS) officers across the state, with significant changes in Ranchi, Chaibasa, Deoghar, Dhanbad, and other districts. The reassignments are aimed at strengthening law and order and addressing evolving administrative needs.
Key Appointments: Ranchi and Chaibasa
Rakesh Ranjan, previously SP of Chaibasa, has been appointed as the new Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) of Ranchi.
Amit Renu (IPS:2016), who was serving as SP (Naxal Operations), Ranchi, will now take charge as SP of Chaibasa.
Paras Rana, earlier ASP (Operations), Chaibasa, has been posted as City SP, Ranchi, with responsibility for JAP-10 and Hotwar zones.
Other Key Postings in Ranchi
Chandan Kumar Sinha – DIG, Anti-Corruption Bureau, Ranchi
Arvind Kumar Singh – SP, Special Branch, Ranchi
Ehtesham Waqarib – SP, CID, Ranchi
Rakesh Singh – SP, Traffic, Ranchi
Deepak Kumar Pandey – SP, Special Branch
Animesh Naithani – SP, Anti-Corruption Bureau
Transfers in Other Districts
Saurabh – SP, Deoghar
Ajit Kumar – SP, Jamshedpur Railways
Kailash Karmali – SP, Railways, Dhanbad
Several additional postings have also been made in Dhanbad, Palamu, and other districts as part of this reshuffle.
Government’s Statement
The state government said the transfers were undertaken to meet the evolving policing and administrative requirements of Jharkhand. The reshuffle, it added, is expected to bolster operational efficiency and ensure more effective law and order management across districts.
