In a groundbreaking move aimed at combating drugs trafficking and strengthening law and order in Tripura, the state government has announced a major reshuffle in the Tripura Police force. A total of 108 police officers, including Tripura Police Service (TPS) officers and Indian Police Service (IPS) officers, have been transferred in a single order issued today.
The decision to transfer such a large number of officers in a single order is unprecedented in the history of Tripura Police. The move is seen as a strategic step to address the growing concerns related to law and order in the state, as well as to intensify the fight against drug trafficking.
The official notification of the transfers was issued 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 transfers are stated to be made “in the interest of public service” and are effective immediately.
The reshuffle comes shortly after the appointment of Anurag Dhankar, IPS as the new Director General of Police (DGP) of Tripura, following the retirement of Amitabh Ranjan, IPS. Sources suggest that the transfers were proposed soon after Dhankar assumed office, with the aim of rejuvenating the police force and restructuring enforcement mechanisms at district and field levels.
Key officers who have been transferred include Shri Rati Ranjan Debnath, IPS, who will now hold additional charge of DIGP, AP (OPS-II) in addition to being DIGP (Northern Range), and Shri Desai Rushikesh Jaysing, IPS, who has been moved to command the Border Wing Home Guard Battalion (BWHGBN).
Several TPS officers have also been reassigned to new roles such as security, vigilance, procurement, and training centers. The reshuffle is particularly focused on the leadership of Tripura State Rifles (TSR) battalions, with multiple Assistant Commandants and Deputy Commandants being moved to new positions.
The transfers are reportedly aimed at two main objectives – strengthening grassroots law and order, especially in rural and politically sensitive districts, and cracking down on organized drug trafficking networks, particularly along the state’s borders.
A government official stated, “This reshuffle demonstrates our commitment to enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of Tripura Police. It underscores our unwavering stance against drugs and criminal activities.”
The reshuffle has attracted attention not only within the state but also from central intelligence and policing agencies. The newly posted officers will be leading critical assignments such as anti-narcotics units, border battalions, intelligence, and crime branch operations.
The reshuffle is part of a broader effort to modernize the police force, with many young and probationary TPS officers receiving their first field assignments. The move signals a significant step towards enhancing public safety and security in Tripura.
As the impact of this reshuffle unfolds in the coming weeks, further developments are expected to take place within the Tripura Police force.
