Key IPS Cadre Reassignments in West Bengal Police

In a recent reshuffle of its IPS cadre, the West Bengal government appointed Siddhi Nath Gupta as the DG and IGP of the Intelligence Branch. Gyanwant Singh was promoted to ADG & IGP Traffic and Road Safety, replacing Rajesh Kumar Singh, and was previously in ADG IB.

In a strategic move, the West Bengal government has announced significant changes in its IPS cadre. Siddhi Nath Gupta has been appointed as the Director General and Inspector General of the Intelligence Branch, as confirmed by an official statement on Monday.

The reshuffle also saw Gyanwant Singh taking over as the Additional Director General and Inspector General of Traffic and Road Safety. This move replaces Rajesh Kumar Singh and aligns with the state’s focus on enhancing road safety measures.

Previously, Gupta was affiliated with the State Crime Records Bureau, while Singh, who moves to the ADG and IGP Policy, previously served as the ADG in the Intelligence Branch.