Reshuffle in police force

Thiruvananthapuram: The State government Thursday effected a major reshuffle among top IPS officials in the state police.

Senior IPS officer Tomin J Thanchankary, ADGP coastal police, has been transferred and posted as ADGP, headquarters, in place of Anil Kant who has been appointed as new ADGP, Vigilance and Anti-Corruption department.

Inspector General of police, Ernakulam range has been given additional charge of coastal police, official sources said.

Balaramkumar Upadhayay, Managing Director, Kerala Housing and Construction Corporation, has been transferred to IG Headquarters and would continue to hold the charge of MD of KHCC.

Shefeem Ahammed K, Deputy Inspector General (Administration) has been posted as Deputy Inspector General, Armed Police Battalion.

Hari Sankar, Assistant IGP (Coastal security) has been transferred and posted at headquarters.