Election Commission of India Reassigns 19 Police Officers in West Bengal Ahead of Assembly Elections
Synopsis
In a strategic move ahead of the crucial Assembly elections, the ECI has reassigned 19 senior police officials in West Bengal. Discover the implications of these significant changes in law enforcement leadership.
Key Takeaways
19 senior police officials transferred in West Bengal.
Changes include two new ADGs and several Commissioners.
Part of ECI's strategy for upcoming Assembly elections.
Personnel adjustments aim to ensure electoral integrity.
New leadership roles designated for various districts.
Kolkata, March 17 (NationPress) On Tuesday, the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the transfer of 19 senior police officials in West Bengal as part of preparations for the upcoming two-phase Assembly elections scheduled for next month.
The transferred officials include two Additional Director Generals (ADGs), four Commissioners of Police, twelve Superintendents of Police (SPs), and one Deputy Commissioner of Kolkata Police.
According to the transfer directives, Dr. Rajesh Kumar Singh will assume the role of the new ADG for South Bengal, while K. Jayaraman takes over as the ADG for North Bengal.
Dr. Pranab Kumar has been appointed as the Commissioner for Asansol-Durgapur in West Burdwan district, and Akhilesh Kumar Chaturvedi will now serve as the Commissioner for Howrah Police Commissariat in Hooghly district.
Amit Kumar Singh is the newly appointed Commissioner of Barrackpore Police Commissariat in North 24 Parganas district, and Sunil Kumar Yadav has been designated as the Commissioner of Chandannagar in Hooghly district.
Pushpa has been appointed as the new SP of Barasat Police District, while Jaspreet Singh will serve as the new SP for Cooch Behar district.
Surya Pratap Yadav is the new SP of Birbhum, and Rakesh Singh, from the West Bengal Police Service, will now be the SP of Islampur Police District.
Kumar Sunny Raj (IPS, 2017 batch) has been appointed as the SP of Hooghly (Rural), while Ishani Pal (IPS, 2013 batch) will take on the role of SP for Diamond Harbour Police District.
Sachin (IPS, 2013 batch) is designated as the new SP for Murshidabad Police District, and Alaknanda Bhowal (IPS, 2017 batch) will serve as the SP for Basirhat Police District.
Anupam Singh is the new SP for Malda, while Anshuman Saha has been appointed as the SP for East Midnapore district.
Surinder Singh has been designated as the new SP for Jangipur Police District, and Papiya Sultana, from the West Bengal Police Service, will serve as the SP for West Midnapore district.
Yeilwad Shrikant Jagannathrao has been appointed as the new Deputy Commissioner, Central, for Kolkata Police.
Additionally, the ECI had previously removed the acting Director General of Police, Peeyush Pandey, Kolkata Police Commissioner Supratim Sarkar, and the Director General of Law & Order, Vineet Goyal.
Siddh Nath Gupta has taken over from Pandey, with Ajay Kumar Nand succeeding Sarkar, and Ajay Mukund Ranade replacing Goyal.
Point of View
Underscoring the importance of impartiality in the electoral framework.
NationPress
21 Jun 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why were the police officials transferred?
The transfers were ordered by the ECI as part of measures to ensure a fair electoral process ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections.
What positions were included in the transfer?
The transfers included two ADGs, four Commissioners of Police, twelve SPs, and one Deputy Commissioner.
Who is the new ADG for South Bengal?
Dr. Rajesh Kumar Singh has been appointed as the new ADG for South Bengal.
What is the significance of these transfers?
These transfers are intended to enhance the integrity and security of the electoral process in West Bengal.
When are the Assembly elections scheduled?
The Assembly elections in West Bengal are scheduled for next month.
