Itanagar, January 23: Senior IPS officer S. D. Singh Jamwal on Tuesday formally assumed charge as the new Director General of Police (DGP) of Arunachal Pradesh, succeeding Anand Mohan. The appointment marks a significant leadership transition in the state police force as Jamwal brings with him extensive administrative and policing experience from various assignments across the country.
Following his assumption of office, Jamwal paid a courtesy call on Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, who extended his best wishes and welcomed him to the state. The Chief Minister expressed confidence that Jamwal’s vast professional experience would contribute significantly to strengthening law and order, public safety, and the overall policing framework in Arunachal Pradesh.
During their interaction, Khandu and the newly appointed DGP discussed the shared responsibility of maintaining peace and security while ensuring a responsive and citizen-friendly policing system. The Chief Minister emphasized the importance of building public trust through efficient law enforcement and effective community engagement.
Khandu stated that the state government looks forward to working closely with the new police chief in addressing emerging security challenges and further enhancing the safety and well-being of citizens. He reiterated the government’s commitment to supporting initiatives aimed at modernising policing and improving service delivery across the state.
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Jamwal, a 1995-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, was appointed as the DGP of Arunachal Pradesh following an order issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on January 2. Prior to his new assignment, he served as the Director General of Police of Ladakh, where he played a key role in maintaining law and order and overseeing policing operations in the strategically important Union Territory.
He replaces Anand Mohan, who has been directed to report to Delhi as part of a routine administrative reshuffle at the senior level. Officials said the transition is expected to ensure continuity in policing and governance while bringing fresh perspectives to the state’s security and law enforcement priorities.
With Jamwal taking charge, expectations are high that his leadership and experience will further strengthen the capabilities of the Arunachal Pradesh Police and contribute to maintaining peace, stability, and public confidence across the state.
