In a sweeping administrative reshuffle, the Bihar Home Department has ordered the transfer of 71 senior IPS officers across the state. This massive cadre review comes at a critical juncture, aiming to bolster law and order enforcement amid rising challenges in key districts.
The transfer list, issued late evening, includes postings for Superintendents of Police (SPs), Deputy Inspectors General (DIGs), and Inspectors General (IGs). Several high-profile officers have been shifted from their current assignments to new roles in districts grappling with crime surges, communal tensions, and election preparations.
Sources within the department reveal that the exercise was overseen by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s office, reflecting a strategic push to inject fresh leadership into the police force. Officers from Patna, Muzaffarpur, and other major cities have been redistributed to rural and border areas.
Key changes include the appointment of a new SP for Patna Rural, a posting long considered sensitive due to its proximity to the capital. Similarly, DIGs handling cybercrime and special branches have been realigned to address emerging threats like online fraud and organized crime syndicates.
This isn’t the first such overhaul in recent months. Bihar police have seen multiple transfers since the assembly elections, signaling the government’s commitment to a dynamic policing model. Experts believe these moves will enhance operational efficiency and accountability at the grassroots level.
Stakeholders in the security apparatus welcome the development, hoping it will translate into tangible improvements in public safety. As the new appointees take charge, all eyes are on how this leadership transition unfolds amid Bihar’s complex socio-political landscape.