{
  "type": "article",
  "title": "Over 35 Assam Police Officers Shifted as Chief Minister Gets New Security Head",
  "summary": "The Assam government has ordered a major police reshuffle involving over 35 officers, bringing changes to the Chief Minister's security wing and key battalion commands.",
  "content": "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.\n\nChanges in Chief Minister Security and Guwahati Commissionership\nA 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.\n\nReassignments Across Battalions and Districts\nThe 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.\n\nDistrict 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.\n\nWhat this means for you\nThis administrative reshuffle alters command structures across district headquarters, battalion bases, and key emergency wings in the state.\n\n• In Assam: Residents interacting with local police headquarters in districts like Biswanath, Bajali, and Kokrajhar will now see new supervising officers at the administrative level. The induction of new leadership in active battalions also refreshes command chains across regional units.\n• In Guwahati: The urban commissionerate sees fresh faces taking charge of border monitoring, protocol handling, and emergency fire response services. Public movements, high-profile visits, and emergency coordination in the capital city will now be guided under this updated command set.\n• For Public Services: Leadership transitions in emergency and fire services can influence regional disaster-response coordination and field enforcement. Citizen applications pending at the respective offices will now be reviewed under incoming officers.\n• District Administration: Changes in Additional SP roles mean liaison channels between local communities and district police leadership have been updated. Anyone dealing with ongoing administrative verifications should note the designated heads across affected districts.\n\nWhy this happened\nThe reshuffle reflects administrative restructuring to maintain operational efficiency across territorial policing, armed battalions, and high-level protection roles.\n\n• Routine Operational Rotation: Law enforcement administrations regularly reassign officers across field, urban, and battalion units to balance operational command and administrative workload. Moving officers across districts ensures institutional rotation and balanced supervisory experience.\n• Strategic Command Realignment: Key changes within the Chief Minister's security wing and the Guwahati police commissionerate reflect coordinated adjustments in sensitive security protocols. The reciprocal exchange of duties between officers aligns with internal department coordination.\n• Central Repatriation Integration: Vacancies and reassignments were also organized to accommodate officers returning from central deputation back into state cadres. Bhargav Sanjeevan Goswami's posting in Kokrajhar marks his re-entry into district-level operational management.\n\nQuestions & Answers\n\n1. How many police officers were reassigned in the Assam transfer order?\nThe Assam government transferred over 35 police officers across various ranks and departments.\n\n2. Who has been named the new security head for the Chief Minister?\nMahato Amitkumar Sidhiprasad has been appointed as Senior SP (Security I) to the Chief Minister.\n\n3. What is Utpal Bayan's new posting?\nUtpal Bayan has been posted as Deputy Commissioner of Police (Border) in the Guwahati police commissionerate.\n\n4. Who has taken charge as deputy director of Fire and Emergency Services in Guwahati?\nNirmal Baishya, the former commandant of the 23rd Assam Police Battalion, has been appointed to the role.\n\n5. Who is the new DCP (Protocol) in the Guwahati police commissionerate?\nGeetanjali Doley has taken charge as DCP (Protocol), replacing Iftakhar Ali.\n\n6. Where has Bhargav Sanjeevan Goswami been posted upon returning from central deputation?\nHe has been appointed as Additional Superintendent of Police (Headquarters) in Kokrajhar.",
  "url": "https://trendkia.com/en/assam/assam-men-35-se-jyada-pulisa-aphasaron-ke-tabadale-chief-minister-ke-suraksha-pramukha-bhi-badale-gae-44567",
  "category": "Assam",
  "publishedAt": "2026-10-07",
  "tags": [
    "Assam Police",
    "Police Reshuffle",
    "Guwahati Police",
    "Administrative Transfers",
    "Assam Government"
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "site": "TrendKia"
}