Telangana IPS Transfers: Major Reshuffle Sees Key Appointments in Home, Vigilance and Future City Police
Telangana IPS transfers announced with key appointments in Home, Vigilance, and Future City Police to improve governance and efficiency.

The Telangana government has carried out a large-scale transfer of senior IPS officers, making key appointments across major departments including Home, Vigilance, Intelligence, and the newly formed Future City Commissionerate. The reshuffle aims to strengthen administration, bring transparency, and improve efficiency in governance. The transfers have been implemented, and officers have been assigned new responsibilities.
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Major Telangana IPS Transfers and Key Appointments
The Telangana State Police Department has witnessed a massive reshuffle of IPS officers as part of administrative reorganization.
Key highlights:
- Senior officers assigned to newly formed departments
- Focus on strengthening Home and Vigilance departments
- Strategic restructuring of police administration
The government expects these changes to bring new energy into the police system and improve governance.
Shikha Goyal Appointed as Principal Secretary, Home Department
Shikha Goyal has been appointed as Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs.
This is considered a key administrative responsibility within the state’s governance structure.
Devendra Singh Chauhan to Head Vigilance and Enforcement
Devendra Singh Chauhan has been appointed as Director General of Vigilance and Enforcement.
He will oversee:
- Anti-corruption measures
- Monitoring of enforcement departments
Changes in Intelligence and Multi-Zone Policing
Shahnawaz Qasim has been transferred as IGP, Multi-Zone-2.
Karthikeya has been given additional charge of SIB (Intelligence), marking an important shift in the state’s intelligence system.
Avinash Mohanty to Lead Narcotics Control Administration
Avinash Mohanty has been appointed as Director General, Narcotics Control Administration.
He will be responsible for:
- Drug control operations
- Action against drug rackets
New Commissioners Appointed in Key Areas
The government has made key appointments in police commissionerates:
- Tarun Joshi appointed as Commissioner of Police, Future City
- B. Sumathi appointed as Commissioner of Police, Malkajgiri
Additional Charge for Future City Commissioner
In view of his retirement, Tarun Joshi has been given additional charge of Future City Commissioner of Police, replacing Sudheer Babu.
Government’s Objective Behind IPS Transfers
The Telangana government stated that the reshuffle aims to:
- Expedite administration
- Allocate experienced officers to key roles
- Improve transparency and efficiency
These transfers are expected to bring strategic reorganization in the police department.
The Telangana government has implemented a major transfer of senior IPS officers, appointing key officials such as Shikha Goyal in the Home Department, Devendra Singh Chauhan in Vigilance, and Tarun Joshi as Future City Police Commissioner. With responsibilities assigned across departments including intelligence and narcotics control, the reshuffle is aimed at strengthening administration, improving transparency, and enhancing governance across the state.
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