Rajasthan transfers 17 IPS officers, SPs of 7 districts changed
Synopsis
In a single overnight order, Rajasthan reshuffled 17 IPS officers and replaced police chiefs in seven districts — with some officers being moved for the second time in under three months. The rapid-fire transfers, particularly in law-and-order-sensitive districts like Bharatpur and Dausa, signal active political management of the state's police apparatus.
Key Takeaways
The Rajasthan government transferred 17 IPS officers in a late-night order on 20 May .
SPs were replaced in seven districts : Chittorgarh, Bhilwara, Didwana-Kuchaman, Nagaur, Tonk, Bharatpur, and Dausa.
Harendra Kumar Mahawar appointed IG, Kota Range — a post that had been lying vacant.
Vandana named IG, CID (Crime Branch), Jaipur, after returning from central deputation on 29 April .
Several officers, including Piyush Dixit and Kaluram Rawat , were transferred again within two to three months of their previous postings.
ADG Hawa Singh Ghumaria given additional charge of ADG (Civil Rights and Anti-Human Trafficking).
The Rajasthan government carried out a sweeping police reshuffle late on Tuesday night, 20 May, transferring 17 IPS officers and replacing Superintendents of Police (SPs) in seven districts. The reshuffle is one of the most extensive single-night police reconfigurations in the state this year.
Districts and Key Postings
The seven districts affected are Chittorgarh, Bhilwara, Didwana-Kuchaman, Nagaur, Tonk, Bharatpur, and Dausa. Harendra Kumar Mahawar has been appointed Inspector General (IG) of the Kota Range, a post that had remained vacant. Manish Tripathi moves from SP, Chittorgarh, to SP, ATS, Jaipur.
Dharmendra Singh, previously SP of Bhilwara, takes over as SP, Chittorgarh. Sagar, outgoing SP of Dausa, steps in as the new SP of Bhilwara. Gyan Chandra Yadav, formerly with the ATS, has been appointed SP of Didwana-Kuchaman. Richa Tomar, who held that post, has been transferred as Commandant of the 11th Battalion of the RAC in Delhi.
Rajesh Kumar Meena moves from SP, Tonk, to SP, Bharatpur, while Roshan Meena shifts from SP, Nagaur, to SP, Tonk. Piyush Dixit, earlier posted as SP in the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Jaipur, has been appointed SP, Dausa.
Senior-Level Transfers
Lata Manoj Kumar has been moved from ADG (Civil Rights, Anti-Human Trafficking, and Community Policing) to ADG (Community Policing and Public Grievances). K.B. Vandana, who returned from central deputation on 29 April, has been appointed IG, CID (Crime Branch), Jaipur.
Param Jyoti moves from IG (Crime), Police Headquarters, to IG (RAC), Jaipur. Kaluram Rawat has been shifted from IG (Civil Rights and Anti-Human Trafficking) to IG (Telecommunications). Shweta Dhankhar has been posted as DIG, RAC, Jaipur, after serving as DIG (Civil Rights) at Police Headquarters. Bhuvan Bhushan Yadav moves from DIG, ACB, Bikaner, to DIG, SOG, Jaipur.
Gordhan Lal Saunkariya has been transferred from SP (Law and Order), Police Headquarters, to SP, ACB, Jaipur. Ashima Vaswani moves from SP, Mavli, to ASP, Bharatpur City. ADG (Police Headquarters) Hawa Singh Ghumaria has been given additional charge of ADG (Civil Rights and Anti-Human Trafficking).
Repeat Transfers Raise Questions
Notably, several officers are being reshuffled within unusually short intervals. Harendra Kumar Mahawar and Kaluram Rawat had both been transferred as recently as 23 February. Piyush Dixit, appointed SP in the ACB on 19 March, has now been shifted to Dausa within just two months — a pattern that critics argue disrupts administrative continuity and institutional memory at the district level.
What Comes Next
The officers are expected to assume their new charges in the coming days. The rapid pace of transfers — particularly in districts like Bharatpur and Dausa that have seen law-and-order sensitivities — will be closely watched by political observers and civil society alike. Whether the reshuffle translates into improved policing outcomes on the ground remains to be seen.
Point of View
And this reshuffle — covering sensitive districts like Bharatpur and Dausa — fits that pattern. The real question is whether the new incumbents will be given the tenure and operational independence to make a difference, or whether the revolving door continues.
NationPress
7 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How many IPS officers were transferred in Rajasthan's latest reshuffle?
The Rajasthan government transferred 17 IPS officers in a single order issued late on 20 May. The reshuffle also replaced Superintendents of Police in seven districts simultaneously.
Which districts saw a change of SP in the Rajasthan reshuffle?
The seven districts where SPs were changed are Chittorgarh, Bhilwara, Didwana-Kuchaman, Nagaur, Tonk, Bharatpur, and Dausa. Each district received a new Superintendent of Police as part of the overnight order.
Who has been appointed IG of the Kota Range?
Harendra Kumar Mahawar has been appointed Inspector General (IG) of the Kota Range, filling a post that had been lying vacant. He had previously been transferred on 23 February, making this his second posting change in under three months.
Why are some officers being transferred again within months?
At least three officers — Harendra Kumar Mahawar, Kaluram Rawat, and Piyush Dixit — are being reshuffled within two to three months of their previous transfers. Critics argue such rapid rotations disrupt administrative continuity, though the government has not offered a specific explanation for the short tenures.
Who is the new IG of CID Crime Branch in Jaipur?
K.B. Vandana has been appointed IG, CID (Crime Branch), Jaipur. She had returned from central deputation on 29 April and was awaiting a posting before this appointment.
