Major IPS Reshuffle in Madhya Pradesh: 14 Senior Officers Get New Roles, Sanjay Kumar Appointed Bhopal Police Commissioner

In a significant administrative overhaul, the Madhya Pradesh government has transferred and reassigned responsibilities to 14 senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officers. The reshuffle order, issued on January 29, 2026, is aimed at strengthening policing, administrative efficiency, intelligence operations, and specialized law enforcement functions across the state. A key highlight of the move is the appointment of Sanjay Kumar as the new Police Commissioner of Bhopal.

Pankaj Kumar (1992 Batch)
Pankaj Kumar, who was holding multiple additional charges at Police Headquarters, Bhopal, has been given expanded responsibilities as Additional Director General (ADG). He will now oversee the CID and Special Police Headquarters, with a focus on enhancing intelligence gathering, operational coordination, and administrative effectiveness.

Anant Kumar Singh (1994 Batch)
Returning from central deputation, Anant Kumar Singh has been posted as ADG and Managing Director, MP Police Housing Corporation. His role will focus on improving police infrastructure and welfare-related initiatives for personnel.

K.P. Venkateshwar Rao (1995 Batch)
Previously handling narcotics at Police Headquarters, K.P. Venkateshwar Rao has been assigned additional charge of Technical Services and Anti-Naxal Operations. His expanded role is expected to boost technology-driven policing and counter-extremism efforts in sensitive regions.

Umesh Jangid (1997 Batch)
Former IG of Ujjain Zone, Umesh Jangid has been appointed ADG and Transport Commissioner, Madhya Pradesh, on deputation to the Transport Department. He will oversee road safety, transport regulation, and modernization initiatives statewide.

D. Srinivas Varma (1997 Batch)
D. Srinivas Varma has been given additional charge of Narcotics and Establishment at Police Headquarters. His responsibilities include strengthening anti-drug enforcement, personnel management, and internal administrative systems.

Vivek Sharma (1998 Batch)
Earlier serving as IG and Transport Commissioner, Vivek Sharma has been posted as ADG at Police Headquarters, where he will supervise key administrative and operational divisions and support policy implementation.

Anurag Yadav (1998 Batch)
Anurag Yadav has been appointed Director, Sports and Youth Welfare, Madhya Pradesh, on deputation. Moving from Police Headquarters, he will focus on youth engagement, sports infrastructure development, and talent promotion across districts.

Rakesh Gupta (1999 Batch)
Former Director, Sports and Youth Welfare, Rakesh Gupta has been posted as ADG, Ujjain Zone. He will oversee law and order, crime control, and policing standards in the strategically important region.

Ajay Singh (2002 Batch)
Previously IG, Bhopal Dehat Zone, Ajay Singh has been appointed IG (Planning) at Police Headquarters. His mandate includes strategic planning, policy formulation, and strengthening statewide operational preparedness.

Harinarayan Chari Mishra (2003 Batch)
Former Police Commissioner, Bhopal City, Harinarayan Chari Mishra has been posted as IG, Special Security Battalion (SSB) at Police Headquarters, where he will oversee special security units and sensitive operations.

Sanjay Kumar (2004 Batch)
In a key appointment, Sanjay Kumar, earlier IG of Balaghat Zone, has been named Police Commissioner, Bhopal City. He will be responsible for urban policing, traffic management, crime prevention, and improving public-police relations in the state capital.

Sanjay Tiwari (2004 Batch)
Previously IG (Planning), Sanjay Tiwari has been posted as IG, Bhopal Dehat Zone, where he will supervise rural policing, crime control, and coordination with district administrations.

Ruchi N. (2006 Batch)
Ruchi N., who was serving as IG, SSB at Police Headquarters, has been appointed IG, Shahdol Zone. She will oversee policing in tribal and remote areas, with emphasis on security, development coordination, and community outreach.

Lalit Shakyawar (2008 Batch)
Former IG, Human Rights and Complaints, Lalit Shakyawar has been posted as IG, Balaghat Zone. He will lead law enforcement in the sensitive border district, focusing on accountability and effective crime control.

The reshuffle reflects the state government’s intent to reinforce policing capacity, improve governance, and address emerging security and administrative challenges across Madhya Pradesh.