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Madhya Pradesh transfers 10 IPS, 127 SAS officers; Manish Bhardwaj given key role in Indore
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 13 Sep 2026, 11:15 PM
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The Madhya Pradesh government announced the transfer of ten Indian Police Service officers along with 127 State Administrative Service officials, appointing Manish Bhardwaj to a senior position in Indore.
The state cabinet of Madhya Pradesh approved a large-scale reshuffle of its police and administrative cadres on Monday. Ten officers of the Indian Police Service (IPS) and 127 officers from the State Administrative Service (SAS) have been reassigned to new postings across the state.
Among the changes, senior IPS officer Manish Bhardwaj has been transferred to Indore, where he will assume a senior responsibility that is expected to influence law‑and‑order management in the city. The move is part of the government's effort to strengthen administrative coordination ahead of upcoming local elections.
The complete list of transfers, which also includes several district-level postings, was released by the state’s Department of Personnel. Officials are expected to report to their new assignments within the stipulated transition period.
State officials said the reshuffle aims to bring fresh perspectives to critical districts and improve the efficiency of public services. No further details on individual roles were disclosed at the time of the announcement.
Among the changes, senior IPS officer Manish Bhardwaj has been transferred to Indore, where he will assume a senior responsibility that is expected to influence law‑and‑order management in the city. The move is part of the government's effort to strengthen administrative coordination ahead of upcoming local elections.
The complete list of transfers, which also includes several district-level postings, was released by the state’s Department of Personnel. Officials are expected to report to their new assignments within the stipulated transition period.
State officials said the reshuffle aims to bring fresh perspectives to critical districts and improve the efficiency of public services. No further details on individual roles were disclosed at the time of the announcement.