The Election Commission of India on Monday (March 16, 2026) ordered the transfer of several police officers in Assam. The move is part of its preparations for the upcoming Assembly elections. The order was issued through an official communication after the Commission reviewed election preparedness in the state.
Somalin Shubhdarshini (IPS:2019:AM) has been posted as Superintendent of Police of Majuli. R Sheetal Kumar (IPS:2020:AM) will serve as SP South Salmara. Anchal Chauhan (IPS:2020:AM) has been appointed SP Sadiya.
Sudhakar Singh (IPS:2013:AM) has been posted as SP Chirang. Mohan Lal Meena (IPS:2016:AM) will take charge as SP Dhemaji.
The Commission has asked the state government to implement the orders immediately. It has also asked for a compliance report after the officers join their new posts. The report has to be submitted by 11:00 AM on March 17, 2026.
The Commission also said that officers who have been transferred out should not be given election duties until the poll process is over.
This order comes hours after the Commission carried out a major administrative reshuffle in West Bengal. In that case, the Chief Secretary, Home Secretary and several senior police officers were replaced soon after the Assembly election schedule was announced.
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