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Chanchal Shekhar Named Sports & Youth Welfare Director; Anshuman Yadav Gets Cyber Role
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 03:36 PM
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Four senior IPS officers in Madhya Pradesh have been reassigned, with Chanchal Shekhar taking over as Director of the Sports and Youth Welfare Department and Anshuman Yadav receiving additional charge of the Intelligence and Cyber divisions.
The Madhya Pradesh government has transferred four senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officers to new postings. Chanchal Shekhar, previously serving in a different capacity, has been appointed as the Director of the Sports and Youth Welfare Department, where he will oversee state‑level initiatives for athletes and young citizens.
In a related move, Anshuman Yadav has been given additional responsibilities covering the Intelligence and Cyber sections. The expanded portfolio places him in charge of coordinating cyber‑security measures and overseeing covert investigative operations across the state.
These reassignments are part of the administration’s effort to strengthen governance in key sectors such as sports development, youth welfare, and digital security. No further details on the other two officers involved have been released.
In a related move, Anshuman Yadav has been given additional responsibilities covering the Intelligence and Cyber sections. The expanded portfolio places him in charge of coordinating cyber‑security measures and overseeing covert investigative operations across the state.
These reassignments are part of the administration’s effort to strengthen governance in key sectors such as sports development, youth welfare, and digital security. No further details on the other two officers involved have been released.