CID ADG Supratim Sarkar among 28 IPS officers transferred in major West Bengal Police rejig
The West Bengal government has announced a significant reshuffle within its police administration, involving the transfer of 28 senior IPS officers. Among the notable changes is the movement of Supratim Sarkar, previously serving as the Additional Director General of the Criminal Investigation Depar
In a major administrative overhaul, the West Bengal state department issued orders for the redistribution of key roles across the police hierarchy. Supratim Sarkar, the ADG of the CID, is included in the list of 28 officers who will be taking on new assignments as part of this large-scale restructuring effort.
The reshuffle also impacts leadership at major police commissionerates within the state. According to the official government order, Amit Kumar Rathod has been appointed as the new commissioner of the Bidhannagar Police Commissionerate, succeeding Tripurari Atharv in the position.
This reallocation of duties is seen as a routine yet expansive measure to streamline law enforcement operations across various districts and specialized departments. The authorities have directed the officers to assume their new charges with immediate effect to ensure continuity in command and regional security. Source: West Bengal state government order.
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