The Assam government has executed a substantial administrative overhaul across its police establishment, moving more than 35 officers into new postings. The extensive reshuffle impacts critical posts ranging from urban deputy commissioners of police to leaders of active security battalions. The formal transfer orders were issued on Tuesday and shared with the media the following day.
Changes in Chief Minister Security and Guwahati Commissionership
A central update in the restructuring focuses on the Chief Minister's close protection detail. Mahato Amitkumar Sidhiprasad has taken charge as Senior Superintendent of Police (Security I) to the Chief Minister, stepping in for Utpal Bayan. Bayan has been reassigned to take over Mahato's previous assignment as Deputy Commissioner of Police (Border) within the Guwahati police commissionerate. Administrative changes in Guwahati also extended to VIP protocol management. Geetanjali Doley, who previously served as commandant of the 15th Assam Police Battalion in Sribhumi, has been appointed as the new DCP (Protocol) in Guwahati. She replaces Iftakhar Ali, who has now been reassigned as Senior Superintendent of Police (FRRO) in Barpeta.
Reassignments Across Battalions and Districts
The restructuring includes notable shifts within tactical battalions and district administrative wings. Nirmal Baishya, who headed the 23rd Assam Police Battalion stationed at Siloni, has been reassigned to Guwahati as deputy director of Fire and Emergency Services. Ananda Tokbi, the commandant overseeing the 6th Assam Commando Battalion (Urban Ops and Law and Order) based in Sadiya, has been posted to fill the vacant commandant role at Siloni.
District and headquarters ranks also saw structural adjustments. Deborshi Choudhury, formerly Additional Superintendent of Police (Headquarters) in Biswanath, has been elevated to command the 15th Assam Police Battalion. In turn, Amit Raj Choudhury, who held the post of ASP (Headquarters) in Bajali, steps in to assume Deborshi Choudhury's former post in Biswanath. Additionally, Bhargav Sanjeevan Goswami has been posted as ASP (Headquarters) in Kokrajhar upon returning from central deputation.
