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Odisha police leadership changes in Bhubaneswar

Overview

Jagmohan Meena, a 2013-batch IPS officer, resigned from his position as the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, citing personal reasons. His resignation, effective September 11, 2026, created an urgent vacancy for the state administration to fill ahead of the Durga Puja festive season and amid rising street crimes.

In response, the Odisha government implemented a reshuffle of four IPS officers. Dr. Saravana Vivek M, a 2015-batch officer and MBBS graduate, was appointed as the new Bhubaneswar DCP. The reshuffle also included the transfer of Abhinav Sonkar to SP Berhampur, the promotion of Mane Ajinkya Baburao to SP Dhenkanal, and the movement of A. B. Silpa to SDPO Bargarh.

Entities

Jagmohan Meena · Odisha government · Odisha Police · Abhinav Sonkar · Bhubaneswar

Timeline

  1. 10 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Odisha reshuffles four IPS officers, appointing new Bhubaneswar DCP

    The Odisha government has reshuffled four IPS officers, appointing Dr. Saravana Vivek M as the new DCP of Bhubaneswar following the resignation of Jagmohan Meena.

  2. 15 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources
    Jagmohan Meena resigns as Bhubaneswar DCP

    The resignation of Bhubaneswar DCP Jagmohan Meena has been accepted by the Centre, prompting a search for a successor to manage the capital's security ahead of the festive season.

Sources

dinalipi.com · newindianexpress.com · odishabarta.com · pragativadi.com