Haryana govt swaps roles of two senior IPS officers

Haryana govt transfers IPS officers Muhammad Akil and Alok Kumar Roy, swapping roles between DG Prisons and Commandant General Home Guards.

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In a significant development, the Haryana government on Monday (July 21, 2025) issued transfer and posting orders for two senior IPS officers, effectively swapping their responsibilities.

Senior IPS officer Muhammad Akil (IPS:1989:HY), who was serving as Director General, Prisons, has been transferred and posted as Commandant General, Home Guards & Civil Defence. Alok Kumar Roy (IPS:1991:HY), previously Commandant General, Home Guards & Civil Defence, has been appointed as Director General, Prisons.