In a major administrative overhaul, the Jammu and Kashmir government has ordered the transfer and fresh posting of 100 senior police officers across the Union Territory. The directive, aimed at strengthening the internal security apparatus and streamlining district operations, was released late yesterday, triggering widespread changes in key leadership roles within the police force.
According to the official notification, several critical appointments were made to ensure administrative efficiency in sensitive regions. Swarn Singh Kotwali has been appointed as the new Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Udhampur-Reasi range. Meanwhile, Aijaz Ahmad Bhat, who previously served as the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) for Traffic in Srinagar City, has been reassigned as the Commandant of the 23rd Armed Police battalion.
This mass reshuffle is part of a broader periodic exercise conducted by the administration to optimize law and order management and address emerging security challenges. The process involves reallocating personnel across various wings of the police, including traffic, armed police, and regional district commands. Observers note that such large-scale movements are standard procedure for the Jammu and Kashmir Police to ensure that experienced officers are rotated into high-priority zones, effectively balancing the load across different administrative jurisdictions.
The affected officers have been directed to report to their new assignments immediately to facilitate a smooth transition of duties. The administration is expected to monitor the progress of these transitions closely over the coming week. Further operational changes are anticipated in the secondary administrative tiers as the force settles into these newly designated command structures, ensuring continued stability and responsiveness to public safety requirements across the region.
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