Gujarat government transfers 37 IPS officers in a major police reshuffle. Nirlipt Rai appointed Rajkot Range IG. Check full list of IPS transfers and new postings.
In a significant administrative reshuffle, the Gujarat Home Department has issued transfer orders for 37 Indian Police Service (IPS) officers across the state. The move is aimed at strengthening the administrative structure and improving law enforcement management in different regions.
Among the major changes, IPS officer Nirlipt Rai has been appointed as the Inspector General (IG) of Rajkot Range. He was previously serving in the State Monitoring Cell in Gandhinagar. The reshuffle also includes new postings in intelligence, cyber units, CID Crime, and city police departments.
The transfer orders have brought changes in several key positions including Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, and various regional ranges.
Key Highlights of Gujarat IPS Transfers
- Gujarat government transfers 37 IPS officers
- Nirlipt Rai appointed IG Rajkot Range
- Changes made in CID Crime, Intelligence Bureau, and Cyber units
- Several officers receive additional responsibilities
- Long-awaited postings given to some IPS officers
Nirlipt Rai Appointed Rajkot Range IG
One of the most notable changes in the reshuffle is the appointment of Nirlipt Rai as the IG of Rajkot Range. Rai was earlier serving in the State Monitoring Cell in Gandhinagar and has now been assigned a key leadership role overseeing law enforcement operations in the Rajkot region.
Officials believe the appointment could strengthen policing and coordination across districts falling under the Rajkot range.
Other Major IPS Appointments and Transfers
The Gujarat government has also reassigned several senior officers to important departments.
- Shamsher Singh appointed as DGP Civil Defence
- Ashok Kumar, earlier IG Rajkot, transferred to Intelligence Bureau (IB)
- Gagandeep Gambhir given additional charge as IGP of State Monitoring Cell
- Gautam Kumar Parmar appointed IG CID Crime
- Raghvendra Vats posted as IG Ahmedabad Range
- Nilesh Jajadia appointed JCP Vadodara City
- Bipin Ahire posted to IG Cyber Center of Excellence
- P.L. Mal transferred as Additional Director in ACB
- N.N. Chaudhary posted to State Intelligence Bureau
- A.G. Chauhan appointed JCP Traffic Ahmedabad
- R.V. Asari becomes IG Bhavnagar Range
Transfers in Police Administration and Special Units
Several officers have also been reassigned to specialized departments, including intelligence, law and order, and prison administration.
- Makarand Chauhan – DIGP Law & Order, Gandhinagar
- Parikshita Rathod – IG Banaskantha Range
- Vidhi Chaudhary – DIGP Godhra Range
- Vishal Kumar Vaghela – DIGP State Monitoring Cell with additional charge of Police Recruitment Board
- Leena Patil – Principal, Karai Training School
- Deepak Kumar Meghani – Joint Director, ACB
- Mahendra Bagaria – JCP Surat
- Hitesh Joisar – Intelligence Bureau
- Dr. Tarun Duggal – Additional Commissioner (Admin), Ahmedabad City
- Chaitanya Mandlik – Additional Commissioner Crime & Traffic, Rajkot City
Transfers in Jail, Security and Special Branch
Several postings have also been made in prison administration, armed units, and security wings.
- Saroj Kumari – DIG Jail Vadodara
- Rajendrasinh Chudasama – DIGP Junagadh with additional charge of Police Training Principal
- R.P. Barot – DIGP Jail Ahmedabad
- Dr. G.A. Pandya – DIGP Jail Rajkot
- R.T. Shushra – Special Branch Ahmedabad
- Sudha Pandey – DIGP Armed Unit Vadodara
- Sujata Majmudar – DIGP Armed Unit Gandhinagar
Changes in City Police Leadership
Major city police departments have also seen leadership changes:
- Dr. Sudhir Desai – Additional Commissioner Vadodara City
- Balram Meena – Special Commissioner Surat
- Dr. Karanraj Vaghela – JCP Crime Surat
- S.V. Parmar – JCP Traffic Surat
- A.M. Muniya – DIGP Coastal Security Ahmedabad with additional charge of Gandhinagar
- Mayur Patil – DCP Zone-8 Ahmedabad
Meanwhile, Wabang Zamir has been placed waiting for posting.
Long-Awaited Postings for IPS Officers
According to official sources, some IPS officers who had been waiting for new postings for a long time have finally been assigned positions in this reshuffle. The large-scale transfer is expected to improve administrative efficiency and strengthen policing across Gujarat.
FAQs
How many IPS officers were transferred in Gujarat?
A total of 37 IPS officers were transferred in the latest Gujarat police reshuffle.
Who has been appointed as Rajkot Range IG?
Nirlipt Rai has been appointed as the Inspector General of Rajkot Range.
Which department issued the transfer orders?
The Gujarat Home Department issued the transfer orders.
Were any additional charges given to officers?
Yes, several officers received additional responsibilities along with their new postings.