The Bihar Home Department has issued an official notification regarding a significant administrative reshuffle in the state police department. Four IPS officers and two DSP rank officers have been assigned new responsibilities across various districts and departments. These transfers took place on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, with the aim of strengthening law and order and improving administrative efficiency.
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Details of IPS Officers and Their New Postings
The reshuffle includes senior officers from various batches who have been moved to key positions. Prerna Kumar, a 2018 batch IPS officer, has been shifted from Naugachia to Lakhisarai as the new SP. Rajesh Kumar of the 2016 batch will now lead the police force in Naugachia. Here is the list of transferred IPS officers:
| Officer Name | Previous Post | New Assignment |
|---|---|---|
| Prerna Kumar (IPS 2018) | SP Naugachia | SP Lakhisarai |
| Rajesh Kumar (IPS 2016) | SP Prohibition & Narcotics | SP Naugachia |
| Avdhesh Dixit (IPS 2019) | SP Lakhisarai | SP Personnel-1, Police HQ |
| Ajay Kumar Pandey (IPS 2012) | DIG Vigilance Investigation | DIG Prohibition & ANTF |
Changes in DSP Ranks and Barh Sub-division
Along with the IPS officers, the government has also moved two officers from the Bihar Police Service. Ramkrishna, who was previously serving as the Cyber Crime DSP in Katihar, has been appointed as the SDPO-1 of Barh in Patna district. Anand Kumar Singh, who held the Barh SDPO post, has been reassigned to the Patna High Court as DSP Security. This change is specifically aimed at strengthening the security arrangements of the High Court and improving policing in the Barh sub-division.
New SP Prerna Kumar takes over Lakhisarai at a time when the district faces challenges like illegal sand mining and liquor smuggling. She is the third woman officer to serve as the SP of this district. The transfers follow a recent review of district performances and aim to bring fresh energy into field policing and headquarters management.
