Lucknow: In a major reshuffling of Uttar Pradesh’s police force, more than 70 IPS officers have received promotions in a decision approved by the Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC), held under the chairmanship of the Chief Secretary. The promotions affect officers across various batches, including those rising from the ranks of Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) to Deputy Inspector General (DIG), and from DIG to the prestigious rank of Inspector General (IG) and Additional Director General (ADG).
Key Promotions:
Among the highlights of this promotion round are the elevation of three senior officers to the rank of Additional Director General (ADG). These officers, all from the 2000 batch, include:
- Lakshmi Singh
- Prashant Kumar
- Neelabja Chaudhary
Their promotion to ADG is expected to strengthen leadership at the top echelons of the Uttar Pradesh police force.
Promotions to Inspector General (IG) Level:
In another significant move, 10 officers from the 2007 batch have been promoted from Deputy Inspector General (DIG) to the prestigious rank of Inspector General (IG). The officers promoted include:
- Amit Pathak
- Jogendra Kumar
- Ravishankar Chhavi
- Vinod Kumar Singh
- Bharti Singh
- Vipin Kumar Mishra
- Babu Ram
- Rakesh Pratap
- Yogesh Singh
- Geeta Singh
These promotions reflect the state government’s recognition of their exemplary service and will place them in key positions for the state’s policing efforts.
Promotions to Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Level:
Additionally, a large number of IPS officers have been promoted from Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) to the position of Deputy Inspector General (DIG). The officers promoted to DIG include:
- Shailesh Kumar Pandey
- Ajay Kumar
- Abhishek Singh
- Ajay Pal Sharma
- Rajesh S
- Alok Priyadarshi
- Sudha Singh
- Hemant Kutiya
- Shalini
- Sunita Singh
- Swapnil Mamgain
- D Pradeep Kumar
- Arun Kumar Srivastava
- Vikas Kumar Vaidya
- Rajesh Kumar Saxena
- Arvind Chaturvedi
- Dinesh Singh
- Kamala Prasad Yadav
- Arvind Kumar Maurya
- Subhash Chandra Shakya
The promotion to DIG is a key milestone for these officers, who will now be tasked with overseeing larger police divisions and playing critical roles in maintaining law and order in their respective regions.
Impact and Significance:
These promotions not only acknowledge the officers’ dedication and service but also highlight the Uttar Pradesh government’s commitment to strengthening law enforcement across the state. With several officers promoted to key leadership positions, the police force is expected to see greater coordination and efficiency in addressing the state’s policing challenges.
In a statement issued by the state government, it was emphasized that these promotions were based on merit, seniority, and outstanding service records. The leadership changes are expected to bring fresh perspectives to the administration of law enforcement in the state, with a particular focus on enhancing security, crime prevention, and the overall safety of citizens.
The newly promoted officers will assume their new roles immediately and are expected to contribute to the implementation of state policies aimed at improving policing strategies, managing law and order, and ensuring public safety.
The promotions of over 70 IPS officers in Uttar Pradesh signify a strategic move towards enhancing the capabilities of the state’s police force. With a mix of seasoned officers rising through the ranks, the state is poised for an even more robust law enforcement framework that will serve the public interest and ensure continued security in the region.
