In a strategic reshuffle, the Yogi Adityanath-led government has transferred three senior IPS officers, introducing new leadership in key departments including the Gorakhpur Zone and the Police Housing Corporation.
PC Meena Appointed DG, Prison Administration and Correctional Services
1991-batch IPS officer PC Meena has been named Director General (DG) of Prison Administration and Correctional Services. The department is responsible for managing the state’s prison infrastructure and inmate welfare. Mr. Meena’s appointment is expected to enhance institutional efficiency and drive reforms.
Mutha Ashok Jain Takes Charge as ADG, Gorakhpur Zone
In a significant posting, 1995-batch IPS officer Mutha Ashok Jain has been appointed Additional Director General (ADG) of Police, Gorakhpur Zone. Previously serving as ADG of the Recruitment and Promotion Board, Mr. Jain now assumes charge of a strategically important region in eastern Uttar Pradesh, known for its complex law and order dynamics.
Dr. K.S. Pratap Kumar Named DG, CMD, Police Housing Corporation
1993-batch IPS officer Dr. K.S. Pratap Kumar has been posted as Director General, CMD (Construction, Maintenance & Development) of the Police Housing Corporation. He will oversee infrastructure development for the Uttar Pradesh Police, including residential and departmental facilities.