Major Chhatisgarh Police Reshuffle on the Anvil: Over 12 Senior IPS Officers, Including 3 Range IGs, on Transfer Radar
CGN24 News Network
Raipur: In what is being anticipated as one of the biggest administrative overhauls in the state police department, Chhatisgarh is all set for a major bureaucratic surgery involving top-tier Indian Police Service (IPS) officers. High-level sources within the Home Department and the Police Headquarters (PHQ) confirmed that a blueprint for a massive reshuffle—ranging from Inspectors General (IG) to Superintendents of Police (SP)—has already been finalized.
The highly anticipated transfer list is currently ‘on hold’ and awaits the final nod from Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai. Insiders reveal that the orders are likely to be dropped anytime before July 15, impacting more than a dozen senior officers across key districts and ranges.
Three Key Police Ranges to Get New Chiefs
According to the tentative list, the political and strategic dynamics of three major police ranges—Durg, Surguja, and Rajnandgaon—are set for a reset.
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Ajay Yadav, currently serving as the Director of the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose State Police Academy in Chandkhuri, is tipped to take over as the new IG of Rajnandgaon Range.
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Balaji Rao Somawar is likely to be moved out of Rajnandgaon to spearhead the Surguja Range.
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Deepak Kumar jha, the incumbent Surguja Range IG, is projected to be transferred to the high-profile Durg Range.
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Consequently, the current Durg Range IG, Abhishek Shandilya, is expected to be reassigned to either the Chandkhuri Academy or given a significant portfolio at the PHQ.
The government is also reportedly deliberating on new roles for Bilaspur SSP Rajnesh Singh and Jashpur SSP Shashimohan Singh.
Major Shake-up in Raipur Commissionerate; Field Digs Recalled
The ripples of this administrative churn will heavily impact the capital. The Raipur Police Commissionerate is expected to see an ‘in-and-out’ swap, with several Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) being dispatched to steer crucial, Maoist-affected districts.
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DCPs Moving to the Field as SPs:
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Umesh Prasad Gupta SP, Dantewada
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Mayank Gurjar SP, Bijapur
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Sandeep Patel SP, Sukma
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New Faces Heading to Raipur Commissionerate:
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To fill the vacuum in the capital, seasoned officers Rajesh Kukreja, Chandramohan Singh, and Trilok Bansal are likely to be inducted as the new DCPs of Raipur.
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PHQ Recall: In a significant move to consolidate administrative control, DIGs Prashant Thakur, Rajesh Agrawal, and Ramkrishna Sahu are expected to be pulled out of active field duties and recalled to the Police Headquarters.
New District Captains: The Probable Line-up
The impending reshuffle will see a massive game of musical chairs among district SPs to optimize field governance:
| Officer & Current Posting | Proposed New Assignment (as SP) |
| Bhojram Patel (SP, Mungeli) | Bemetara |
| Kiran Gangaram (SP, Sukma) | Koriya |
| Nikhil Rakhecha (SP, Kanker) | Ambikapur (Surguja) |
| Rai Gaurav Rampravesh (SP, Dantewada) | Surajpur |
| Jitendra Yadav (SP, Bijapur) | Mungeli |
The CGN24 Take
This upcoming administrative surgery indicates the state government’s aggressive stance on tightening law and order. By shuffling field-tested DCPs into sensitive districts like Sukma and Dantewada, and bringing experienced hands back to the capital, the administration is clearly aiming for a balanced mix of field aggression and urban policing stability ahead of the upcoming legislative sessions.
