Himachal Pradesh News
Himachal Pradesh Government Transfers 1 IAS, 2 IPS and 10 HPPS Officers; Key Administrative Reshuffle Announced
In a significant administrative move, the Himachal Pradesh government on Saturday ordered the transfer of one IAS officer, two IPS officers and ten HPPS officers with immediate effect. The reshuffle is being seen as part of routine governance adjustments aimed at strengthening administrative efficiency across the state.
In a significant administrative move, the Himachal Pradesh government on Saturday ordered the transfer of one IAS officer, two IPS officers and ten HPPS officers with immediate effect. The reshuffle is being seen as part of routine governance adjustments aimed at strengthening administrative efficiency across the state.
An official notification confirming the changes was issued by the government earlier in the day.
IAS Officer Given Additional Responsibilities
2008-batch IAS officer Ashish Singhmar, who is currently serving as Secretary, Digital Technologies and Governance, has been assigned additional charge as Secretary (General Administration Department) and Secretary, Human Rights Commission, Shimla.
The move places key governance and administrative responsibilities under his leadership, signaling the government’s focus on coordinated digital and administrative reforms.
IPS-Level Changes in Kangra and Dharamsala
Among IPS officers, 2012-batch officer Khushal Chand Sharma, who was serving as Commandant of the 2nd Indian Reserve Battalion in Sakoh (Kangra), has now been transferred as Principal of the Police Training College in Daroh (Kangra).
Following this appointment, Soumya Sambasivan, Deputy Inspector General of Police (Northern Range), Dharamsala, has been relieved of the additional charge of the Police Training College.
In another important order, the government assigned the additional charge of Superintendent of Police (SP), Special Task Force, to Kangra SP Ashok Rattan. With this, Dr Khushal Chand Sharma has been relieved of this responsibility.
Major HPPS-Level Reshuffle
At the HPPS level, 2006-batch officer Dinesh Kumar, previously SP, CID, Shimla, has been transferred as SP (Welfare) at Police Headquarters, Shimla.
He replaces Pankaj Sharma, who has now been posted as SP, Prisons and Correctional Services, Shimla.
Other key transfers include:
- Navdeep Singh: Additional SP, CID → SP, Dehra
- Pramod Chauhan: Posted as Additional SP, State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (Headquarters), Shimla
- Amar Singh: DSP, Leave Reserve, Police Headquarters
- Kamal Kishore: DSP, 1st HPAP Battalion, Junga (Shimla)
- Kamal Kishore II: DSP, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Shimla
- Geetanjali Thakur: Staff Officer in the office of the Inspector General of Police (Southern Range), Shimla
- Dev Raj: SP, Leave Reserve, Shimla
- Lokender Singh: Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), Padhar, Mandi
What This Means
Such administrative reshuffles are often aimed at improving governance efficiency, strengthening field-level policing, and ensuring better coordination across departments. With several strategic postings in Shimla, Kangra, and Dharamsala, the changes could have a direct impact on law enforcement and public administration in key districts of Himachal Pradesh.
More updates are expected as the newly appointed officers assume charge in their respective positions.
