Assam Govt Orders Major Police Reshuffle; Over 30 Senior Officers Transferred Across State

Guwahati : The Assam government has announced a major reshuffle in the state police administration, transferring and posting over 30 senior IPS and APS officers to new positions across districts and specialised units. The move, described as an “administrative restructuring,” aims to bring renewed efficiency and accountability to policing in the state.

The Home (A) Department issued the transfer order (No. eCF-247067/102) from Janata Bhawan, Dispur, on Friday. Approved by the Governor, the notification stated that the reshuffle was made “in the interest of public service.”

Among the major changes, Partha Protim Das, IPS (RR-2018), has been appointed as Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Cachar, while Numal Mahatta, APS, has been transferred to  Kokrajhar, as SSP. Leena Doley, APS,(DR-2002)  who earlier served in Dhubri, will now take charge at Sribhumi, and Debasish Borah, APS, has been shifted from the 4th Assam Police Battalion to Dhubri.

Other significant reshuffles include Pushpraj Singh, IPS, (RR-2014) (DR-2004)  transferred from Kokrajhar to Karbi Anglong, and Sanjib Kumar Saikia, APS,(DR-2004)  from Karbi Anglong to Kamrup. Subhrajyoti Bora, IPS,(RR-2016)  moves from Sivasagar to Jorhat, while Gaurav Abhijit Dilip, IPS,(RR-2016)  shifts from Tinsukia to Dibrugarh. Shambhavi Mishra, IPS,(RR-2019)  has been appointed Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central), Guwahati.

The order also includes several strategic reassignments within the CID and police battalions. Ranjan Bhuyan, IPS, will head CID’s Anti-Human Trafficking Unit as SSP, and Amrit Bhuyan, IPS, will command the 21st Assam Police Battalion, Katlichera, Hailakandi.

Officials said the large-scale reshuffle is aimed at ensuring smoother coordination between field units and specialised wings like the CID, Special Branch, and Battalions. It is also expected to strengthen district policing in sensitive areas, improve crime prevention, and enhance community relations.

The transfer order covers almost every region of Assam  from upper Assam To Lower Assam such as Dibrugarh to Majuli , Dhubri , Tamulpur , Biswanath , Dima Haso, Kokrajhar  marking one of the most extensive police realignments in recent months.

According to senior officials, the changes are part of the government’s broader strategy to modernise law enforcement and maintain a robust internal security framework amid evolving challenges in crime and intelligence operations.

All officers have been instructed to assume their new responsibilities with immediate effect, ensuring a seamless transition of leadership at the district and unit levels.

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