IPS officer Susanta Kumar Nath repatriated to Odisha cadre

In a significant development, the central government on Monday (03.03.2025) approved the premature repatriation of IPS officer Susanta Kumar Nath (IPS:1993:OR) to his parent cadre, Odisha.

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In a significant development, the central government on Monday (03.03.2025) approved the premature repatriation of IPS officer Susanta Kumar Nath (IPS:1993:OR) to his parent cadre, Odisha. Nath, who is currently serving as Inspector General (IG) of the Border Security Force (BSF), had joined the Union Government on deputation in 2020.

According to an order issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, the competent authority has approved his premature repatriation with immediate effect at his own request. Nath is returning six months before completing his five-year central deputation.

With Nath being a DG grade officer in Odisha, speculation has begun regarding his possible assignment in the state. Two DGP rank officers are set to retire soon—DG Prisons Arun K Ray (IPS:1988:OR) on April 30, 2025, and SM Narvane (IPS:1989:OR), Special DG, OHRC, on June 30, 2025.

Given the vacancy, Susanta Nath could be appointed as DG Prisons, unless the state government decides on a broader reshuffle of DGP rank officers.