Major Reshuffle in J&K Police Department on Cards; DIGs, SSPs to Be Transferred

Srinagar (ANN NEWS) —  Jammu and Kashmir, the Union Territory’s administration is preparing for a substantial reshuffle within the police department. Sources reveal that several high-ranking officials, including Deputy Inspectors General (DIGs) and Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs), are expected to receive new postings soon.

The reshuffle, currently in its final stages at Police Headquarters, is set to impact officials across various ranks, with Superintendents of Police (SPs), Deputy Superintendents of Police (DySPs), and Inspectors also likely to be transferred. These administrative changes are part of the government’s efforts to optimize departmental effectiveness and strengthen security across Jammu and Kashmir.

According to senior officials, the upcoming changes are aimed at reinforcing administrative efficiency, ensuring that the department is equipped to handle evolving security challenges, and aligning personnel with strategic positions. In recent years, Jammu and Kashmir has seen significant security-related developments, necessitating a dynamic approach in placing seasoned officers in critical roles.

“This reshuffle is meant to adapt to the J&k’s  unique challenges, ensuring we have experienced hands where they are needed most,” a top official informed ANN NEWS, highlighting that the department is keen on adapting to current security dynamics while facilitating career growth and experience for its personnel.

upcoming transfer orders are expected to affect the operational landscape of law enforcement across Jammu and Kashmir. Notably, DIGs and SSPs, who have often led on-ground initiatives, are expected to be repositioned to ensure a balanced distribution of experience and expertise in different districts. Lower-ranking officers like SPs, DySPs, and Inspectors are also set to move, allowing a refreshed approach to district policing strategies.

Officials believe these changes will bolster the department’s ability to respond swiftly to the evolving law-and-order landscape in Jammu and Kashmir, while also ensuring stability in regions requiring heightened focus.

The reshuffle process is nearing completion, with the administration likely to announce the new postings soon.