Srinagar, 06 Febuary: Jammu and Kashmir government on tuesday ordered transfer, posting and adjustments of police officers across Jammu and Kashmir.
According to an two seperate official orders issued by Director General of Police Jammu and kashmir R R Swaim and another order issued by Inspector General of Police Kashmir Range Vidhi Kumar Birdhi reads, in continuation to PHQ order No.113 of 2024 dated 09.01.2024 read with work distribution order issued by IGP (Police Ops & Service) under endorsement No.PS/IG(Pos)/ Misc/24/29-50 dated 18.01.2024.
The following Dy.SsP presently performing duties under the supervision of IGP (POS) are designated as under:-
Junaid Hakeem DySP IT has been designated as DySP IT/Tech, Ashwani Kumar CIV(H) has been designated as DySP Pairvi, Mir Burhan Ul Haq Kanth DySP PHQ has been designated as DySP (complaints), Sachit Sharma DySP PHQ has been designated as DySP humint and LO, Rahul Nagar DySP PHQ has been designated as DySP techint, order reads.
Order further reads, Consequent upon above, Shri Zahid Ahmad Lone, Dy.SP(CIV) is transferred and posted as Dy.SP(Buildings) and Shri Varun Jundial, Dy.SP(Trainings) as Dy.SP(Crime) with immediate effect, reads the order issued by Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police R R Swaim.
Official order issued by Jammu and Kashmir director general of Police R R Swaim is here 👇👇
According to another official order, issued by Inspector general of Kashmir Range Vidhi Kumar Birdhi reads, In the interest of administration, the below mentioned Police personnel are hereby transferred from and to the Ranges shown against each, with immediate effect:
SI Thaneshwar Nagotra ARP-196348 transferred from NKR Baramulla to SKR Anantnag,
SI Sameer Ahmad EXK-196059 transferred from NKR Baramulla to SKR Anantnag,
SI Ashak Hussain EXK-196069 transferred from NKR Baramulla to SKR Anantnag,
SI Manzoor Ahmad Gada EXK-001824 transferred from SKR Anantnag to NKR Baramulla,
SI Mohd Ashraf EXK-971335 transferred from SKR Anantnag to NKR Baramulla,
SI Weqar Sadiq Geelani EXK-195758 transferred from SKR Anantnag to NKR Baramulla, reads the order adding the officers shall be relieved forthwith.
Official order issued by Inspector general of Police Kashmir range Vidhi Kumar Birdhi is here 👇👇
On Tuesday, the Jammu and Kashmir government issued orders for the transfer, posting, and adjustments of police officers across the region.
As per official directives from Director General of Police R R Swaim and Inspector General of Police Kashmir Range Vidhi Kumar Birdhi, several officers’ designations were updated. Junaid Hakeem now serves as DySP IT/Tech, Ashwani Kumar as DySP Pairvi, Mir Burhan Ul Haq Kanth as DySP (Complaints), Sachit Sharma as DySP Humint and LO, and Rahul Nagar as DySP Techint.
Additionally, Zahid Ahmad Lone is transferred to Dy.SP(Buildings), while Varun Jundial assumes the role of Dy.SP(Crime). In another order, SI Thaneshwar Nagotra, SI Sameer Ahmad, SI Ashak Hussain, SI Manzoor Ahmad Gada, SI Mohd Ashraf, and SI Weqar Sadiq Geelani were transferred between NKR Baramulla and SKR Anantnag for administrative purposes, reads the orders.
Transfers of police officers often occur for various reasons, including:
1. Administrative Needs: Transfers may be made to ensure an efficient distribution of personnel across different areas based on workload, crime rates, or specific needs of a particular region.
2. Career Advancement: Officers may be transferred to new postings as part of their career progression, allowing them to gain experience in different roles or departments within the police force.
3. Specialization: Transfers can enable officers to specialize in specific areas such as crime investigation, intelligence gathering, or community policing, based on their skills and interests.
4. Preventing Corruption or Collusion: Rotating officers between different locations can help prevent the development of undue influence, corruption, or collusion with local criminal elements.
5. Maintaining Neutrality: Transfers may be used to maintain the neutrality and impartiality of law enforcement by preventing officers from becoming too closely associated with a particular community or area.
6. Addressing Performance Issues: In some cases, transfers may be used as a means to address performance issues or disciplinary matters by reassigning officers to different roles or locations.
Overall, transfers are a strategic tool used by police departments to optimize their operations, foster career development, and maintain professionalism and integrity within the force.
Certainly, here are more detailed explanations of the reasons behind police officer transfers generally:
1. Administrative Needs:
– Workload Distribution: Transfers ensure that police resources are allocated effectively across different areas based on the volume and nature of crimes, population density, and other factors affecting workload.
– Special Events or Operations: During special events, emergencies, or major operations, officers may be temporarily transferred to areas requiring additional support or expertise.
2. Career Advancement:
– Diversifying Experience: Transfers provide officers with opportunities to gain diverse experiences, work in different environments, and handle various types of cases, which can enhance their professional growth and skill development.
– Promotion Opportunities: Transfers may be part of the process for officers to advance in their careers, as they may need to serve in different positions or locations to qualify for higher ranks or specialized roles.
3. Specialization:
– Skill Matching: Transfers enable police departments to match officers’ skills, training, and interests with the specific needs of different units or divisions, such as narcotics, cybercrime, traffic management, or hostage negotiation.
– Training Purposes: Officers may be transferred to undergo specialized training programs or assignments to acquire expertise in areas like forensics, counterterrorism, or community outreach.
4. Preventing Corruption or Collusion:
– Breaking Alliances: Regular transfers help prevent officers from developing close ties or alliances with local individuals or groups, reducing the risk of corruption, favoritism, or collusion with criminal elements.
– Enhancing Accountability: By rotating officers between assignments, police departments can promote transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct, as it becomes harder for officers to abuse their authority or engage in misconduct without detection.
5. Maintaining Neutrality:
– Avoiding Bias: Transfers mitigate the risk of officers becoming biased or partial toward certain communities, businesses, or individuals, ensuring fair and impartial law enforcement practices.
– Preserving Public Trust: Rotating officers fosters public trust and confidence in the police force by demonstrating a commitment to serving the entire community without favoritism or prejudice.
6. Addressing Performance Issues:
– Improving Effectiveness: Transfers may be used as a corrective measure to address performance issues, behavioral problems, or conflicts within a team by reassigning officers to roles where their skills and strengths can be better utilized.
– Professional Development Plans: Officers experiencing difficulties may be transferred to positions that better align with their abilities or career aspirations, with appropriate support and training provided to help them succeed.
Overall, police officer transfers are a multifaceted management tool aimed at optimizing law enforcement operations, fostering professional development, upholding integrity and accountability, and maintaining public trust in the justice system.