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Madhya Pradesh govt names IPS Manish Bhardwaj ASP Jabalpur in police reshuffle
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 08:00 PM
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The Madhya Pradesh government has transferred five IPS officers and eight other officials, appointing Manish Bhardwaj as Additional Superintendent of Police in Jabalpur.
The state government of Madhya Pradesh announced a major reshuffle of its police hierarchy, moving five Indian Police Service (IPS) officers and eight senior officials to new postings. Among the changes, IPS officer Manish Bhardwaj has been assigned the role of Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) for Jabalpur, a key position in the district's law‑enforcement structure.
The transfers are part of an effort by the administration to refresh leadership across the state's police force and address operational priorities. While the government did not disclose the reasons for each individual move, the appointment of Bhardwaj is expected to strengthen policing in Jabalpur, a city that has faced challenges related to law and order.
The reshuffle also includes other senior officers being shifted to different districts and roles, though details of their new assignments were not released at the time of the announcement. The changes will take effect shortly, with the newly posted officials slated to assume charge in their respective jurisdictions.
The transfers are part of an effort by the administration to refresh leadership across the state's police force and address operational priorities. While the government did not disclose the reasons for each individual move, the appointment of Bhardwaj is expected to strengthen policing in Jabalpur, a city that has faced challenges related to law and order.
The reshuffle also includes other senior officers being shifted to different districts and roles, though details of their new assignments were not released at the time of the announcement. The changes will take effect shortly, with the newly posted officials slated to assume charge in their respective jurisdictions.