Who Is IPS Malay Jain? Author of ‘Dhaak Ke Teen Paat’ Appointed Balaghat SP, Gets Additional Charge of Hawk Force
The 2017-batch Madhya Pradesh cadre IPS officer, known for his satirical Hindi novel ‘Dhaak Ke Teen Paat’ and other literary works, has been appointed Superintendent of Police of Balaghat. He will also hold additional charge as commander of the district’s anti-Naxal Hawk Force.
The Madhya Pradesh government has appointed IPS officer Malay Jain as the new Superintendent of Police (SP) of Balaghat, entrusting him with the additional responsibility of commanding the district’s anti-Naxal Hawk Force.
The Home Department issued the transfer and additional-charge orders on November 6, 2026. Before his latest appointment, Jain was serving as Assistant Inspector General (AIG) at the Madhya Pradesh Police Headquarters in Bhopal.
While his new assignment places him at the forefront of policing and internal security operations in a sensitive district, Jain has another distinctive identity beyond the uniform. He is an established Hindi writer, particularly recognised for his satirical works that explore social contradictions, administrative functioning and everyday public concerns.
His literary contribution, especially the satirical novel Dhaak Ke Teen Paat, has earned him recognition beyond his professional career in the police service.
Who Is IPS Malay Jain?
Malay Jain is a 2017-batch Indian Police Service officer who entered the police service through the Madhya Pradesh State Police Service and was subsequently promoted to the IPS.
Over the course of his career, he has served in several districts and held important assignments at the Madhya Pradesh Police Headquarters and the state’s police training institutions.
Before being appointed Balaghat SP, he was serving as Assistant Inspector General at Police Headquarters in Bhopal. Jain has handled responsibilities relating to district policing, police administration, training and institutional coordination.He also comes from a family with a judicial background, as his father served as a district judge.
Previous Postings of IPS Malay Jain
Some of the significant assignments held by Jain during his police career include:
- District-level assignments: He has served in Sagar, Narmadapuram, Tikamgarh and Harda districts.
- Deputy Director, Madhya Pradesh Police Academy, Bhopal: He handled responsibilities associated with police training and institutional development.
- AIG (Administration), Police Headquarters: He served in an administrative capacity at the state police headquarters.
- AIG (Training), Police Headquarters, Bhopal: He was associated with training-related responsibilities within the police organisation.
- Staff Officer to the Director General of Police: He also served as Staff Officer to the Madhya Pradesh DGP.
His varied assignments have provided him with experience in district administration, police training and senior-level institutional functioning.
From Police Service to Hindi Literature
Apart from his professional responsibilities in law enforcement, Malay Jain has developed a distinct identity as a Hindi author.His literary works include children’s novels, satirical fiction and collections that examine social realities through humour and irony.
Among his notable publications is Dhaak Ke Teen Paat, a satirical novel published by Rajkamal Prakashan in 2015. The book reflects his interest in examining social and administrative contradictions through literary satire.
His other published works include:
- Deewangarh Ka Rahasya: A children’s novel.
- Yakshaharan: Another of his literary works aimed at younger readers.
- Hulk Ka Daroga: A satirical collection published in 2023, reflecting his engagement with contemporary social and administrative issues.
Through humour, satire and storytelling, Jain’s writings explore the complexities of public life, government functioning and social behaviour.
His literary contributions have also earned him several recognitions, including the Balkrishna Sharma Naveen Award, the Ravindranath Tyagi Smriti Sopan Award and the Kamleshwar Samman.
New Responsibility as Balaghat SP and Hawk Force Commander
Jain’s appointment as Superintendent of Police of Balaghat places him in charge of district policing, law and order and overall police administration.
In addition to his responsibilities as SP, he has been given the additional charge of commanding the district’s Hawk Force, a specialised unit involved in anti-Naxal operations.
Balaghat is among the districts of Madhya Pradesh affected by Left-Wing Extremism, making the assignment particularly significant from the perspective of internal security.
The Hawk Force plays an important role in countering Naxal activities and supporting security operations in affected areas. Jain’s new responsibilities will therefore require coordination between district police units and specialised forces operating in the region.His appointment forms part of the Madhya Pradesh government’s latest round of police transfers and additional-charge allocations.
With this posting, the 2017-batch officer takes on a challenging operational assignment, bringing his experience in district policing and police administration to one of the state’s important security-sensitive districts.
