In a decisive move, Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has ordered the transfer of 10 IPS officers across Madhya Pradesh, following public controversies and internal clashes that gained significant political traction. The reshuffle, executed swiftly, reflects the CM’s zero-tolerance approach to indiscipline and public disorder within the police ranks.
Key Trigger Points: Datia and Katni Incidents
Two major incidents prompted the administrative shake-up:
Datia: A reported altercation broke out during preparations for the May 31 airport inauguration, allegedly involving the IG, DIG, and SP, in the presence of BJP workers and the public.
Katni: SP Abhijeet Ranjan became embroiled in a controversy linked to a domestic dispute between Tehsildar Shailendra Bihari Sharma and his wife, CSP Khyati Mishra, which sparked public unrest and statewide debate.
Taking to social media platform X, CM Yadav described the officers’ behavior as “regrettable and unbecoming of public service,” stressing that such conduct will not be tolerated. Transfer orders were issued within an hour of his directive.
Major Transfers: Who’s In, Who’s Out
Chambal Range
Outgoing IG: Sushant Kumar Saxena (relieved, attached to Police HQ, Bhopal)
Incoming IG: Sachin Atulkar (previously DIG/IG, Chhindwara)
Outgoing DIG: Kumar Saurabh
Incoming DIG: Sunil Kumar Jain (formerly DIG, Sagar)
Katni
Outgoing SP: Abhijeet Ranjan (posted as AIG, PHQ Bhopal)
Incoming SP: Abhinav Vishwakarma (former DCP, Zone-2, Indore)
Datia
Outgoing SP: Virendra Kumar Mishra (transferred as AIG, PHQ Bhopal)
Incoming SP: Suraj Verma (Commandant, 1st Battalion SAF, Indore)
Sagar Zone
New IG: Chandrashekhar Solanki (IG, SAF Indore; also appointed Director, JNPA Sagar)
Jabalpur Zone
New IG: Pramod Verma (previously IG, Sagar)
Political Undertones: SIT Head Moved
Among the notable changes is the transfer of Pramod Verma, who was heading the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing Minister Vijay Shah’s controversial remarks. His reassignment adds a potential political layer to the reshuffle.
This latest police reorganization signals the Madhya Pradesh government’s renewed focus on law and order, professionalism, and public accountability in the run-up to key policy rollouts and political milestones.
