What triggered the latest reshuffle?
The Uttar Pradesh Police Department released a fresh batch of transfer orders this week, impacting five Additional Superintendents of Police (ASP) across the state. While three officers have been posted to new districts, two previously announced moves have been rescinded.
Updated postings
Santosh Kumar‑I – initially slated to move from his role as Additional Deputy Commissioner in Gautam Buddh Nagar to Lucknow, the transfer was withdrawn. He will remain at the Director General’s headquarters in Lucknow and take up the post of ASP (North) for Bareilly.
Pawan Gautam – originally earmarked for the ASP position in Kasganj, he has now been redirected to serve as ASP in Rae Bareli.
Alok Singh‑III – previously heading the ASP office in Rae Bareli, will now assume charge as ASP in Kasganj.
Transfers that were called off
Alok Kumar Jaiswal – his relocation from the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board in Lucknow to the ASP (North) slot in Bareilly has been cancelled.
The earlier order to move Santosh Kumar‑I from Gautam Buddh Nagar to Lucknow has also been nullified; he stays in his revised role instead.
Geographic impact
The reshuffle reconfigures senior police leadership in three districts:
- Rae Bareli – now led by Pawan Gautam.
- Kasganj – will be overseen by Alok Singh‑III.
- Bareilly – will see Santosh Kumar‑I take charge.
Why it matters
Mid‑term shuffles like this underscore the fluid nature of police administration in Uttar Pradesh. Strategic redeployments are used to tackle local law‑and‑order challenges and align senior officers with the state's evolving priorities.
