Jammu, Nov 14: In a sweeping reshuffle aimed at reinforcing security measures across Jammu and Kashmir, the government on Thursday issued new postings for Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) across ten districts, with particular attention to areas impacted by recent terror incidents. The move is part of an intensified approach to tackle terrorism and boost law enforcement capabilities in high-risk regions.
Key appointments were made in *Kishtwar, **Ganderbal, and **Baramulla* — districts that have recently witnessed terror incidents. In Kishtwar, *Javed Iqbal* has been appointed as the new SSP, bringing his expertise to a district long targeted by militant activities. *Raghav S., who previously served as Additional SP Budgam, takes charge as SSP in Ganderbal, where a recent attack on a construction company camp tragically claimed the lives of seven non-local workers, including a local doctor. In Baramulla, **Gurinder Pal Singh* assumes the role of SSP, tasked with addressing ongoing security threats in the region, including the Gulmarg area where a deadly ambush on an Army vehicle resulted in the martyrdom of four Army personnel, including two porters.
The complete list of SSP postings includes:
– *Sandeep Mehta* as SSP Doda
– *Javed Iqbal* as SSP Kishtwar
– *Virender Kumar Manhas* as SSP Samba
– *Gurinder Pal Singh* as SSP Baramulla
– *Raghav S.* as SSP Ganderbal
– *Mushtaq Ahmed* as SSP Handwara
– *Gourav Sikarwar* as SSP Rajouri
– *Shafqat Hussain* as SSP Poonch
– *Paramvir Singh* as SSP Reasi
– *Sajjad Ahmed Shah* as SSP Awantipora
Additional transfers in the reshuffle include key police roles in administrative and operational capacities:
– *Sandeep Wazir, IPS*, formerly SSP ACB, now serves as AIG Personnel at PHQ.
– *Rajesh Kumar Sharma*, previously awaiting a posting, has been appointed SSP Security Jammu.
– *Mumtaz Ahmad, IPS*, formerly SSP Poonch, is assigned as Commandant, IRP 12.
– *Mohd Aslam, IPS*, previous SSP Doda, now takes charge as Commandant, IRP 24.
– *Bisma Qazi, IPS*, formerly awaiting a posting, is now posted as SP City East Srinagar.
– *Mohd. Arshad*, previously Commandant IRP 13, is now SSP CI CID Jammu.
– *Randeep Kumar*, formerly SSP Rajouri, has been posted as SSP Security HQ, J&K.
– *Wasim Qadri*, former SSP Ganderbal, is now SSP Railways Kashmir.
– *Vinay Kumar*, SSP Traffic Rural Jammu, has been reassigned as SO to IGP Railways.
– *Shafqat Hussain*, previously AIG (CT&I) PHQ, now serves as SSP Poonch.
– *Paramvir Singh*, previously Additional Secretary Road Safety Council, J&K, is appointed SSP Reasi.
– *Naresh Singh Jamwal*, previously Dy CO IRP 13, now serves as Commandant, IRP 13.
– *Sajad Ahmad Shah*, formerly Dy CO IRP 11, is now SSP PD Awantipora.
– *Suresh Kumar*, previously Additional SP SB CID Jammu, has been posted as Joint Director SSF.
– *Ajaz Ahmed Zargar*, previous SSP PD Awantipora, now serves as AIG (CT&I) PHQ.
– *Mushtaq Ahmad*, formerly Joint Director SSF, is reassigned as SSP Handwara.
Additional officer movements include:
– *Sanjay Kumar Parihar*, formerly SSP CI CID Jammu, posted as SSP SCW Jammu.
– *Mubbasher Hussain*, SP East Srinagar, now Commandant IRP 9.
– *Ifroz Ahmad*, previously SSP PD Handwara, is now Commandant IRP 5.
– *Mushim Ahmad*, Additional SP Poonch, reassigned as Commandant IRP 22.
– *Parvez Ahmad Dar*, Dy CO 2nd Women BN, posted as Additional SP Ganderbal.
– *Vivek Shekhar Sharma*, Dy CO IRP 15, posted as SP North Jammu.
– *Aijaz Ahmad Malik*, previously Additional SP Ganderbal, reassigned as Dy IRP 13.
– *Raj Paul Singh*, Dy CO IRP 22, reassigned as Additional SP SB CID Jammu.
– *Madan Mohan Singh*, Dy CO IRP 13, now serves as Dy CO IRP 7.
– *Mohan Lal*, formerly SDPO Akhnoor and awaiting posting, is now Additional SP Poonch.
This restructuring is seen as a strategic step by the Jammu and Kashmir government to reinforce its counterterrorism stance, especially in areas where militants have targeted civilians and security forces. The reassignments reflect a focused effort to enhance the effectiveness of law enforcement in Jammu and Kashmir’s most vulnerable regions, signaling a strengthened commitment to security and peace across the Union Territory.
