Sujit Kumar appointed IGP Kashmir Zone
SRINAGAR: Senior IPS officer Sujit Kumar has assumed charge as the new Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir Zone, following a major reshuffle of senior police officers in Jammu and Kashmir.
Kumar, a 2007-batch IPS officer, was transferred from his previous position as IGP Security, J&K, and appointed as the new IGP Kashmir Zone by the Home Department.
Sujit Kumar Appointed IGP Kashmir Zone
Sujit Kumar has taken over as IGP Kashmir Zone, succeeding Vidhi Kumar Birdi, who has been posted as an Inspector General in the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on central deputation.
Birdi had been serving as IGP Kashmir Zone since 2023.
Following the reshuffle, Vivek Gupta has been appointed as IGP Security, J&K, replacing Sujit Kumar.
Sujit Kumar’s Previous Experience in Kashmir
The newly appointed IGP Kashmir Zone has previously served in all three ranges of the Kashmir Zone during his career.
He has also served as the head of the Central Kashmir Range, giving him significant experience of policing and security-related matters in the Valley.
His previous assignments in the Kashmir Zone are expected to provide him with familiarity with the region’s policing structure and operational requirements.
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Major J&K Police Reshuffle
The appointment of Sujit Kumar as IGP Kashmir Zone is part of a wider reshuffle involving several senior IPS and JKPS officers across Jammu and Kashmir.
Under the latest orders, officers have been transferred and posted to different assignments as part of the administrative changes in the Jammu and Kashmir Police.
Who Is the New IGP Kashmir Zone?
Sujit Kumar is a 2007-batch IPS officer who was serving as IGP Security, J&K, before his latest appointment.
He now takes charge of the Kashmir Zone as the senior police officer responsible for overseeing policing arrangements across the region.
Key Highlights
- New IGP Kashmir Zone: Sujit Kumar
- IPS Batch: 2007
- Previous Post: IGP Security, J&K
- New Post: IGP Kashmir Zone
- Replaced: Vidhi Kumar Birdi
- Vidhi Kumar Birdi: Posted to CRPF on central deputation
- New IGP Security, J&K: Vivek Gupta
- Previous Kashmir Experience: Served across all three Kashmir ranges
- Major Assignment: Headed Central Kashmir Range
Conclusion
Sujit Kumar has formally assumed charge as IGP Kashmir Zone following the latest major reshuffle in the Jammu and Kashmir Police. With his previous experience across the Kashmir ranges, including the Central Kashmir Range, Kumar brings substantial familiarity with the region to his new assignment.