Inspector General of Police, Kashmir Zone, Vidhi Kumar Birdi has been assigned additional charge following the transfer of ADGP Anand Jain from J&K Police.
The Director General of Police, Jammu and Kashmir, on Tuesday relieved senior IPS officer Anand Jain of his responsibilities in the Union Territory after his appointment as the Director General of Police (DGP) of Ladakh.
According to a fresh order issued by the Police Headquarters, Anand Jain, IPS, Additional Director General of Police (Armed), has been relieved with effect from the night of June 22, 2026, consequent upon his transfer and posting as DGP, Ladakh, by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
The order further stated that Birdi, Inspector General of Police, Kashmir Zone, shall hold the additional charge of the Head of the Armed Wing, Jammu and Kashmir, in addition to his own duties, until further orders.
The arrangement has been made with the approval of the Director General of Police, Jammu and Kashmir. Earlier on Monday, ADGP Anand Jain was appointed as the new DGP of the Union Territory of Ladakh.
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