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Madhya Pradesh Police HQ reshuffles eight IPS officers, appoints Awadhesh Goswami as DGP’s PSO
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🗓 05 Nov 2026, 11:37 AM
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The Madhya Pradesh Police Headquarters has transferred eight IPS officers, with Awadhesh Goswami taking over as the DGP’s Personal Security Officer from Vineet Kapoor.
The state’s police headquarters announced a comprehensive reshuffle involving eight Indian Police Service officers. The changes, which were effective immediately, aim to streamline command structures and address operational priorities across the department.
Among the moves, senior officer Awadhesh Goswami has been appointed as the Personal Security Officer to the Director General of Police, succeeding Vineet Kapoor. Goswami, who previously held key postings within the state’s law‑enforcement hierarchy, will now be responsible for the DGP’s security and related coordination.
The remaining seven officers have been reassigned to various districts and specialized units, though the official list of their new postings has not been disclosed in detail. The reshuffle reflects the administration’s ongoing effort to refresh leadership and improve policing efficiency.
State officials indicated that the reassignments are part of a routine review process and are not linked to any specific incident. The police department expects the new assignments to enhance responsiveness and service delivery throughout Madhya Pradesh.
Among the moves, senior officer Awadhesh Goswami has been appointed as the Personal Security Officer to the Director General of Police, succeeding Vineet Kapoor. Goswami, who previously held key postings within the state’s law‑enforcement hierarchy, will now be responsible for the DGP’s security and related coordination.
The remaining seven officers have been reassigned to various districts and specialized units, though the official list of their new postings has not been disclosed in detail. The reshuffle reflects the administration’s ongoing effort to refresh leadership and improve policing efficiency.
State officials indicated that the reassignments are part of a routine review process and are not linked to any specific incident. The police department expects the new assignments to enhance responsiveness and service delivery throughout Madhya Pradesh.