In a major reshuffle, the Bihar government on Tuesday (August 18, 2026) transferred 17 senior IPS officers, including SPs of Bhojpur and Siwan, where police action had triggered controversies.
According to a circular issued by the State Home Department, the administration has transferred Siwan Superintendent of Police (SP) Pooran Kumar Jha.
Mr. Jha, under whose command an AK-47 rifle was allegedly used during a student protest in Siwan on July 25, has been placed on the waiting list for a new posting.
Raj, the SP of Bhojpur, where the encounter of local activist Bharat Tiwari had triggered an outcry, has also been transferred.
Awadesh Dikshit became the SP of Bhojpur district, according to the circular.
Published – August 18, 2026 05:51 pm IST
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