Tamil Nadu IPS transfers: Sandeep Rai Rathore appointed DGP/CVO Vigilance, K Shankar gets Prisons

Chennai, October 29, 2026: The Tamil Nadu government has transferred two senior IPS officers, announcing changes in the leadership of TANGEDCO Vigilance and Prisons and Correctional Services.

As per the transfer orders issued on Thursday, Sandeep Rai Rathore (IPS: 1992: TN), who was serving as DGP, Prisons and Correctional Services, has been appointed Director General of Police (DGP) and Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO), Vigilance, TANGEDCO, Chennai.

Meanwhile, K Shankar (IPS: 1996: TN), who was posted as Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), Enforcement Bureau-CID, Chennai, has been transferred and appointed ADGP, Prisons and Correctional Services.

Shankar will take over the responsibility previously held by Rathore.

The latest reshuffle brings changes to two important police and administrative assignments in Tamil Nadu.