Major Reshuffle in Haryana Government Ahead of Assembly Polls

In a significant reshuffle, the Haryana government transferred 21 IAS, 65 HCS, 12 IPS, and 3 HPS officers. The reshuffle was announced just before the Election Commission's declaration of the Haryana assembly election date. With elections set for October 1, the Model Code of Conduct is now in effect.

In a significant reshuffle, the Haryana government on Friday issued transfer orders affecting 21 IAS, 65 HCS, 12 IPS, and three HPS officers with immediate effect.

The announcement came shortly before the Election Commission declared the date for Haryana's assembly elections, scheduled to be held on October 1, with results to be announced on October 4. This poll announcement has put the Model Code of Conduct into effect across the state.

Among the notable transfers, Vivek Bharti will take over as Deputy Commissioner of Kaithal, while Jainder Singh Chhilar has been reassigned as District Municipal Commissioner in Panipat. Lokender Singh has been appointed Superintendent of Police, Panipat, replacing Ajit Singh Shekhawat, who becomes SP (Security), CID headquarters, Panchkula. Rakesh Kumar Arya is now the IGP (law and order), and Narendra Bijarniya is the new SP of Bhiwani.