Chhattisgarh Reshuffles 8 IPS Officers Amid Anti-Maoist Strategy

Fast Summary

• Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai paid tribute to ASP Akash Rao Girepunje, who was killed in a Maoist-planted IED blast on June 9, 2025. Two other officers were injured in the incident.
• The Chhattisgarh Government has reassigned eight IPS officers from the 2021 batch to roles focused on anti-Maoist operations across various districts.
• Officers now posted as Additional Superintendents of Police (anti-Maoist operations) include:

– Rohit Kumar Shah (Sukma district)
– Udit Pushkar (Dantewada district)
– Ravindra Kumar Meena and Aman Kumar Raman Kumar Jha (Bijapur district)
– Akash Shrishrimal (Bhanupratappur in Kanker district)
– Ajay Kumar and Akshay Pramod Sabadra (Narayanpur district)
– akash Kumar Shukla (Special Task Force, Baghera in Durg district).

• The transfers come amid intensified efforts against Maoist activities following Sunday’s deadly attack.

Indian Opinion Analysis
The recent reassignment of IPS officers underscores chhattisgarh’s strengthened commitment to countering Maoist insurgency. Deploying young officers to conflict-prone areas suggests a focus on agility and fresh perspectives in tackling this decades-old issue. While such measures may lead to bolstered security operations, sustained long-term approaches-such as advancement initiatives alongside security strategies-will be critical for stabilizing affected regions.This reshuffle also highlights the challenges faced by personnel operating under constant threat of violence, emphasizing the need for robust support for law enforcement teams navigating these high-risk environments.

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