Tamil Nadu Government Transfers 10 Senior Police Officers; Bala Naga Devi Appointed DGP Cyber Security
The Tamil Nadu government has ordered the transfer and posting of 10 senior police officers as part of a major administrative reshuffle under the newly formed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government.
The transfer orders were issued by the Tamil Nadu Home Department from the Secretariat in Chennai with immediate effect.
Bala Naga Devi Appointed DGP Cyber Security Wing
As per the latest government order, Bala Naga Devi has been transferred from the Intelligence Wing and posted as Director General of Police (DGP), Cyber Security Wing.
The appointment comes at a time when cybercrime monitoring and digital security have become major focus areas for law enforcement agencies.
Key IPS Officer Transfers in Tamil Nadu
G Dharmarajan Posted as DIG Intelligence (Security)
G Dharmarajan, who was serving as Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Vellore Range, has now been appointed as DIG, Intelligence (Security), Chennai.
He replaces R Thirunavukkarasu in the post.
Pakerla Cephas Kalyan Gets Intelligence Posting
Pakerla Cephas Kalyan, previously serving as DIG/Joint Commissioner of Police, Law and Order, South Zone, Greater Chennai Police, has been transferred as DIG, Intelligence (Internal Security), Chennai.
He succeeds J Mahesh.
Major Administrative Reshuffle Under TVK Government
Since Vijay assumed office as Chief Minister, the Tamil Nadu government has been carrying out significant IAS and IPS officer reshuffles across departments.
The latest transfers are viewed as part of efforts to strengthen:
- Internal security
- Intelligence operations
- Cyber security monitoring
- Law and order administration
- Police coordination systems
Focus on Modern Policing and Security
Officials believe the reshuffle will help improve policing efficiency and administrative coordination across Tamil Nadu, especially in areas related to intelligence gathering and cybercrime prevention.
