Tamil Nadu Transfers Three IPS Officers: New Postings Announced

The Tamil Nadu government has ordered the transfer of three Indian Police Service (IPS) officers, announcing new postings on October 21, 2026. The changes involve Santosh Kumar, Rupesh Kumar Meena and Kamini.

Santosh Kumar Appointed Civil Supplies CID IG

Santosh Kumar, who was serving as Inspector General (IG) of the Economic Offences Wing, has been transferred as IG of Civil Supplies CID, replacing Rupesh Kumar Meena.

Rupesh Kumar Meena Appointed Trichy Police Commissioner

Rupesh Kumar Meena, formerly IG of Civil Supplies CID, has been transferred to Tiruchirappalli as the city’s Police Commissioner. According to the report, the new posting comes with a promotion.

Kamini Appointed Administrative Wing IG in Chennai

Kamini, who was serving as Trichy City Police Commissioner, has been transferred to Chennai and appointed IG of the Administrative Wing at the Director General of Police (DGP) office.

Transfers Follow Police Commemoration Day Events

The transfer orders were issued on October 21, observed as Police Commemoration Day. Earlier, Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay paid tribute to police personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty at the Police Memorial in Chennai.