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Guwahati: The Assam government moved a wave of high-ranking police officers today. Mrinal Deka, APS (DR-2004), takes over as Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central) for the Guwahati Police Commissionerate. He leaves his post as principal of the Lachit Barphukan Police Academy in Dergaon to step into the role.
Shambhavi Mishra, IPS (RR-2019), moves out of the DCP spot. She now heads to Silchar to serve as Commandant of the 6th Assam Police Battalion in Kathal. Dr. Pradip Saikia, APS (DR-2010), vacates his position at the 6th APBn to become the Assistant Inspector General of Police (Administration) at Ulubari in Guwahati.
Prithwiraj Rajkhowa, APS (DR-2016), leaves his work as Co-District Superintendent of Police in Lakhipur, Cachar. He joins the Guwahati team as Additional DCP (Central). He replaces Viku L. Achumi, IPS (RR-2022), who will now work as Second-in-Command of the 28th Assam Police Battalion in Howly, Barpeta.
Changes also hit the local beat. Partha Pratim Duwarah, APS (DR-2021), moves from Assistant Commissioner of Police in Panbazar to serve as Assistant Commandant of the 1st APBn in Ligiripukhuri, Sivasagar. Rishav Phukan, APS (DR-2024), leaves the 1st Commando Battalion in Mandakata to take over as ACP of Panbazar. The government stated, "The transfers and postings will take effect from the dates the officers assume charge."
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