Acting West Bengal DGP Peeyush Pandey has taken charge as Director General and Inspector General of Police (DGP), West Bengal, in-charge, following a major reshuffle in the state police. The move comes months ahead of the crucial West Bengal Assembly elections.
The state government appointed Peeyush Pandey, a 1993-batch IPS officer, after the superannuation of outgoing DGP Rajeev Kumar on January 31. With this appointment, the government aims to ensure administrative continuity and effective law-and-order management during the pre-poll period.
Along with the appointment of the acting West Bengal DGP, the government has announced a significant reshuffle at the commissionerate level. The Police Commissionerates of Howrah, Bidhannagar, Barrackpore, and Chandannagar will soon get new police chiefs. Senior officials expect the changes to improve coordination and ground-level policing.
Peeyush Pandey brings long administrative experience and has held several key positions in the state police. Officials believe his leadership will strengthen preparedness as political activity intensifies ahead of the elections.
The reshuffle signals the government’s focus on policing efficiency, election readiness, and public safety. As the acting West Bengal DGP, Pandey will play a central role in overseeing security arrangements and ensuring smooth conduct of the Assembly polls.
