In a modest administrative reshuffle, the Meghalaya Government has reassigned five IPS officers, including the Superintendents of Police (SP) in three key districts—West Jaintia Hills, East Jaintia Hills, and South West Garo Hills. The move, announced by the Home (Police) Department, is part of ongoing efforts to streamline district-level law enforcement and optimize operational efficiency.
Key Transfers and Appointments
Jagpal Singh Dhanoa, IPS (RR: 2016)
Previous Post: SP, Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF), Shillong
New Role: SP, West Jaintia Hills, Jowai
Replaces: Chemphang Syrti, IPS, who becomes SP (R/PR), Shillong
Giri Prasad M, IPS (RR: 2017)
Previous Post: SP, East Jaintia Hills, Khliehriat
New Role: SP, ANTF, Shillong
Replaces: Dhanoa
Vikash Kumar, IPS (RR: 2018)
Previous Post: SP, South West Garo Hills, Ampati
New Role: SP, East Jaintia Hills, Khliehriat
Replaces: Giri Prasad M
Vikash Varma, IPS (RR: 2020)
Previous Post: SP, CM Security, Shillong
New Role: SP, South West Garo Hills, Ampati
Replaces: Vikash Kumar
Ishan Gupta, IPS (RR: 2021)
Previous Post: Additional SP, West Jaintia Hills
New Role: Additional SP, CM Security, Shillong
Replaces: Vikash Varma
Purpose Behind the Transfers
Officials stated that the reshuffle is part of regular cadre management and aims to enhance administrative effectiveness through targeted redeployments. The appointments reflect a balanced rotation between field policing, narcotics enforcement, and VIP security, offering officers broader professional exposure.
