The Uttarakhand government made a major administrative reshuffle in the police department on Friday and transferred 20 officers. Orders in this regard have been issued by the Home Department. According to the released list, new responsibilities have been assigned to Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSP) and equivalent officers posted in various districts and units.
In the order issued by the government, many officers have been removed from the districts and posted in special units like PAC, Vigilance and CID. Some officers have been entrusted with important responsibilities at the district level. This change is considered important from administrative point of view.
SSP changed in these districts
According to the transfer list, officers posted in other districts including Dehradun, Haridwar and Udham Singh Nagar have been transferred and given new postings. Apart from this, reshuffle has also been made in PAC and other battalions. Officers posted at one place for a long time have been removed and given new responsibilities, so that the functioning can be improved and activated.
All transferred officers have been instructed to take charge at their new place of posting with immediate effect. The government has made it clear that compliance with the orders should be ensured and there should not be any delay in assuming charge.
Objective to improve law and order
Administrative sources say that this reshuffle has been done with the aim of further strengthening the law and order. This decision is considered important in view of the upcoming events and security related challenges in the state. CM Pushkar Singh Dhami was continuously brainstorming regarding law and order, these transfers are being considered under the same.
Copies of the order have been sent to the police headquarters and concerned officials. After this major reshuffle, the hustle and bustle in the police department has intensified and now the focus will be on how much the new postings can strengthen the system at the ground level.