UP Government Shakes Up Police & Civil Administration – 11 IPS Officers, 6 DMs Transferred
The Uttar Pradesh government has transferred 11 IPS and 6 IAS officers, including key SPs of Mathura and Barabanki. The move signals an administrative overhaul for improved governance, with more reshuffles possibly on the horizon.
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government has rolled out another round of major bureaucratic transfers, affecting top police and administrative officers across the state. This comes just days after 16 IAS officers were reassigned, signaling a major administrative reshuffle.
What’s Changing
- -11 IPS officers have been transferred, including the *SPs of Mathura, Barabanki, and two other districts – all key postings given their law-and-order sensitivity.
- - Six District Magistrates (DMs)* have also been moved, though the exact districts haven’t been officially disclosed yet.
- - The transfers appear to be part of the state’s push for "better governance," though political observers often see such moves as strategic ahead of key events.
Why Does This Matter
- Mathura is a high-profile district due to its religious importance and past tensions, so a new SP could mean a shift in policing strategy.
- Barabanki and other districts getting fresh police leadership may signal a focus on crime control or upcoming elections.
- Frequent transfers can disrupt local administration, but the government insists these are routine and performance-based.
What’s Next
The newly posted officers will take charge soon, and their performance will be closely watched. Meanwhile, speculation continues on whether more transfers are coming.
