The Government of Kerala has executed a major administrative reshuffle, assigning new roles to 16 IPS officers across the state. In the most high-profile moves, Kaliraj Mahesh Kumar has been appointed as the Inspector General and Commissioner of Police for Kochi City, while Jaidev G takes over as the Commissioner of Police for Kozhikode City. The reshuffle also sees new appointments for several District Police Chiefs and Deputy Commissioners, aiming to strengthen law and order, internal security, and coastal policing ahead of the 2026 administrative cycle.
| Officer | New Designation | Location/Department |
| Kaliraj Mahesh Kumar | IG & Commissioner of Police | Kochi City |
| Jaidev G | Commissioner of Police | Kozhikode City |
| Mrs. Hemalatha | Commissioner of Police | Kollam City |
| Hari Sankar | DIG | Armed Police Battalions |
| Narayanan T | DIG | Thrissur Range |
| Arul R B Krishna | DIG | Ernakulam Range |
| Sudarsan K S | District Police Chief | Ernakulam Rural |
| Juvvanapudi Mahesh | District Police Chief | Thiruvananthapuram Rural |
Detailed List of New Assignments
The reshuffle touches various wings of the Kerala Police, from city command to internal security:
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Internal Security: Mrs. Kiran Narayanan has been posted as SP (Internal Security), State Special Branch.
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City Law & Order:
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Padam Singh: DCP (Law & Order and Traffic), Kozhikode City.
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Taposh Basumatary: DCP (Law & Order and Traffic), Thiruvananthapuram City.
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Shahansha KS: DCP (Law & Order 2), Kochi City.
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District Police Chiefs (SP):
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Farash T: District Police Chief, Kozhikode Rural.
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Arun K Pavithran: District Police Chief, Wayanad.
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Specialized Wings:
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K E Baiju: Assistant IG, Coastal Police.
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Mohammad Nadeemuddin: SP, Railways.
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Strategic Significance of the Move
This large-scale reshuffle is seen as a strategic realignment of the state’s police force:
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Urban Policing: By placing experienced officers like Kaliraj Mahesh Kumar and Jaidev G in Kochi and Kozhikode, the state is focusing on managing crime and traffic in its busiest metropolitan hubs.
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Internal Security: The appointment of Mrs. Kiran Narayanan to the State Special Branch indicates a focus on strengthening intelligence gathering and counter-terrorism measures.
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Coastal & Railway Safety: Dedicated appointments for Coastal Police and Railways highlight the government’s priority on securing critical transport and maritime infrastructure.
