Historic Reshuffle in Tripura Police: 108 Officers Transferred in Single Order to Curb Drugs Trafficking and Strengthen Law and Order

By Our Correspondent

Agartala, June 7, 2025

In a first-of-its-kind administrative shake-up in the history of Tripura Police, the state government has transferred 108 police officers, primarily Tripura Police Service (TPS) officers along with several Indian Police Service (IPS) officers, in a single sweeping order issued today. The large-scale reshuffle marks a significant and strategic move by the Tripura Police administration to tackle growing law and order concerns and intensify the fight against drug trafficking across the state.

This massive transfer was officially notified by the General Administration (Personnel & Training) Department of the Government of Tripura under order No.F.2(3)-GA(P&T)/18(Part), dated June 6, 2025. The notification mentions that the transfers are made "in the interest of public service" and are effective with immediate effect.

The development follows the recent appointment of Anurag Dhankar, IPS as the new Director General of Police (DGP) of Tripura, succeeding Amitabh Ranjan, IPS, who retired from service. Sources indicate that the reshuffle was proposed soon after Dhankar assumed charge, aiming to re-energize the police force and realign district-level and field-level enforcement structures.

Among the key officers transferred:

Shri Rati Ranjan Debnath, IPS, will continue as DIGP (Northern Range) and now also hold additional charge of DIGP, AP (OPS-II) to supervise six key TSR battalions.

Shri Desai Rushikesh Jaysing, IPS, has been moved from North District to command the Border Wing Home Guard Battalion (BWHGBN).

Shri Timir Das, IPS, earlier SP (SCRB), has been posted as Superintendent of Police, MTF (Mobile Task Force), crucial in anti-drug and special operations.

Numerous TPS officers have also been repositioned from district SPs, SDPOs, and TSR command roles to new assignments such as security, vigilance, procurement, and key training centres. The reshuffle is particularly focused on TSR (Tripura State Rifles) battalion leaderships, with multiple Assistant Commandants and Deputy Commandants reshuffled.

Senior sources in the Home Department confirmed that the transfers are strategically aimed at two core objectives:

Strengthening grassroots law and order, especially in rural and politically sensitive and earlier insurgency-prone districts. And to Cracking down on organized drug trafficking networks, particularly along the state’s porous borders.

A top government official said, “This reshuffle reflects a bold step to bring agility, accountability, and renewed leadership in Tripura Police. It signals zero tolerance toward drugs and criminal networks.”

Several newly posted officers will be leading sensitive assignments, including anti-narcotics units, border battalions, intelligence, and crime branch operations. A large number of young and probationary TPS officers have also been given their first field postings, which is seen as part of a broader police modernization effort.

This unprecedented move has drawn attention not only within the state but also from central intelligence and policing agencies, who are keeping an eye on Tripura’s evolving role in regional security.

The full list of 108 transferred officers includes senior IPS officers, TPS Grade I and Grade II officers, and covers a wide span of postings including:

District SPs

Addl. SPs for Rural, Urban, Security, and Special Branch

Sub-Divisional Police Officers (SDPOs)

TSR Battalions (from 2nd to 15th)

Crime and Intelligence units (TPCB, SCRB, MTF, Vigilance)

Key state establishments like PHQ, CIATS, GRP, THRC, and Governor’s Security

With this landmark order, Tripura Police seems poised to reinforce its operational structure and enhance public safety and security across the state.

Further developments, including deployment outcomes and administrative impact, are expected to unfold in the coming weeks.

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