Odisha IPS transfers: Sushant Kumar Nath shifted to Home Department, Santhosh Bala gets Prisons charge
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced a major reshuffle of senior IPS officers, bringing changes to the leadership of the Prisons and Correctional Services Directorate, State Vigilance and several police units.
The key change involves Sushant Kumar Nath, who has been transferred from his post as Director General of Prisons and Correctional Services and appointed Officer on Special Duty (OSD) in the Home Department.
Key Changes in Odisha IPS Postings:
Santhosh Bala has been assigned additional charge as Director General of Prisons and Correctional Services. She will continue to serve as Director of the State Forensic Science Laboratory.
Saara Sharma, returning from central deputation, has been posted as Deputy Inspector General (DIG), State Vigilance.
Amitabh Thakur has been appointed Transport Commissioner, Cuttack.
Sonali Singh Parmar has been posted as Superintendent of Police (SP), Jharsuguda.
Rajesh Kumar has been given additional responsibility as Special Secretary to the Home Department.
Amritpal Singh, previously SP, Nuapada, has been transferred to Police Headquarters as SP.
Gundala Reddy Raghavendra, who was serving as SP, Jharsuguda, has been appointed Assistant Inspector General (AIG), Police Headquarters.
Tapan Narayan Rath has been appointed SP, Nuapada.
Sushant Kumar Nath Faces Ongoing Proceedings
The reshuffle comes amid ongoing legal and administrative proceedings involving Sushant Kumar Nath. The supplied information states that a criminal case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) was registered against him following workplace harassment allegations.
Nath has also been summoned to appear before a Parliamentary Standing Committee. Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Hemant Sharma has reportedly received a similar summons.
The latest Odisha IPS transfers reorganise senior police responsibilities across the state, with the new assignments taking effect under the government order.
