Ajey Mukund Ranade Elevated to DGP Rank in West Bengal

Senior IPS officer Ajey Mukund Ranade has been promoted to the rank of Director General of Police (DGP) and appointed as the Director General and Inspector General of Police (Law and Order), West Bengal.

Ranade, a 1995-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, was previously serving as Additional Director General and Inspector General of Police (ADG & IGP), Law and Order, in the state.

According to a notification issued by the Home and Hill Affairs Department, the Governor approved his promotion and appointment to the state’s highest police rank in the law-and-order wing.

The official notification stated that Ranade has been elevated from the rank of ADG & IGP to Director General of Police and will continue to oversee law-and-order responsibilities in his new capacity as Director General & Inspector General of Police (Law and Order), West Bengal.

The appointment comes at a significant time for the state, as the police administration continues to address law-and-order challenges, public security concerns, and coordination of policing operations across districts.

As a senior officer with decades of experience in policing and administration, Ranade has held several key positions during his career and has been closely involved in maintaining public order and overseeing security operations in West Bengal.

The promotion reflects the state’s confidence in his leadership and administrative capabilities as the government seeks to strengthen policing and internal security mechanisms.

Officials said the change is part of the regular process of senior-level appointments and promotions within the police hierarchy.

With his elevation, Ranade is expected to play a crucial role in shaping law-and-order strategies, coordinating with district police units, and overseeing security preparedness across the state.