KOLKATA (Feb 16, 2026) — The West Bengal government has issued fresh transfer orders for six senior IPS officers, restructuring key leadership positions across the state’s intelligence, criminal investigation, and regional police departments.
Key Appointments at Headquarters
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Rajeev Mishra: Appointed as ADG & IGP, South Bengal, taking over a critical operational zone.
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Laxmi Narayan Meena: Shifted to the Criminal Investigation Department as ADG & IGP, CID.
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Mukesh: Assigned the vital role of IGP, Intelligence Bureau (IB).
Regional & District Leadership
The reshuffle also sees new leadership on the ground in several sensitive districts:
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Syed Waquar Raza: Takes charge as DIG, Murshidabad Range.
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Amarnath K: Appointed as SP, Jalpaiguri, overseeing the North Bengal district.
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V V Raghuvashmi: Designated as SP, Krishnanagar Police District (PD).
This administrative overhaul is seen as a strategic move to strengthen law enforcement and intelligence gathering ahead of upcoming state assessments.
