Bihar’s law enforcement landscape underwent a seismic shift with the transfer of 71 Indian Police Service officers, capped by the appointment of seasoned IPS Kundan Krishnan as the new chief of the Special Task Force. Issued by the state Home Department, the order reflects meticulous planning to strengthen policing amid escalating threats.
Krishnan, a battle-hardened officer from the 1994 batch, brings decades of experience in counter-insurgency and anti-crime operations. His elevation to STF command is seen as a masterstroke, especially as the unit grapples with sophisticated criminal networks involved in extortion, arms smuggling, and terror linkages.
The transfer list is exhaustive: over a dozen Superintendents of Police swapped districts, while Deputy Inspectors General were shuffled across ranges to break any potential complacency. Patna’s urban policing gets a new DIG, signaling heightened vigilance in the capital. Rural strongholds like Gaya and Jehanabad also see leadership changes to tackle lingering Maoist influences.
Background checks reveal this is the largest IPS shuffle in Bihar since last year, triggered by performance audits and intelligence inputs. Home Secretary emphasized that postings are merit-based, aimed at deploying the right talent where it’s needed most.
Stakeholders, including retired police brass, applaud the decision, noting Krishnan’s track record in past STF stints. During his earlier tenure, the force notched up key arrests in cross-border cases. Now, with monsoon-related crimes looming, his leadership could prove pivotal.
Public reaction is cautiously optimistic. Social media buzzes with expectations of crackdowns on land mafias and cyber frauds. As officers pack up for new assignments, Bihar gears up for a more robust security apparatus, potentially reshaping the narrative on state safety.