The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued a significant transfer order, reassigning at least seven Indian Police Service (IPS) officers from various Union Territories to the national capital, Delhi. The order, dated Sunday, January 5, 2026, involves officers from the Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram and Union Territory (AGMUT) cadre.
The Viral 'Lady Singham' of Puducherry
Among the most notable names in the transfer list is 2021-batch IPS officer Isha Singh. The 26-year-old officer shot to fame after a video of her firm confrontation with a political functionary went viral on social media. The incident occurred on December 9, 2025, in Puducherry, where Singh was managing crowd control at a rally for the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party.
In the now-famous clip, Singh is seen sternly addressing TVK leader Bussy Anand. She reminded him of the tragic September 28 Karur stampede, where 40 people lost their lives. In a sharp retort, she questioned, “You are telling me what am I doing? What are you doing…40 people died…” Her no-nonsense attitude and commitment to public safety resonated widely, earning her the moniker “Lady Singham” of Puducherry, a reference to the popular Bollywood cop character.
A Legacy of Public Service and Activism
Isha Singh comes from a family deeply rooted in law and public service. She is the daughter of 1985-batch Maharashtra-cadre IPS officer Yogesh Pratap Singh, who resigned in 2004 after allegedly being sidelined for exposing corruption. Her mother, Abha Singh, is a former Indian Postal Service officer who left the service to become a prominent lawyer and activist in Mumbai, known for handling high-profile public interest cases like the Salman Khan hit-and-run case.
Before joining the police force, Isha Singh practiced law alongside her parents in Mumbai. Her background and fearless approach have positioned her as one of the young, dynamic faces in the Indian police service.
Complete List of Officers Transferred
The MHA order details a broader reshuffle within the AGMUT cadre. The officers transferred to Delhi from other Union Territories are:
- A K Singla (2004 batch) from Puducherry
- R P Meena (2013 batch) from Arunachal Pradesh
- Rahool Alwal (2014 batch) from Mizoram
- Shobhit D Saksena (2015 batch) from Jammu and Kashmir
- Niharika Bhatti (2015 batch) from Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- Sachin Kumar Singhal (2017 batch) from Arunachal Pradesh
- Isha Singh (2021 batch) from Puducherry
Concurrently, the order also transferred five IPS officers from Delhi to other UTs:
- Magesh Kashyap (2009 batch) to Arunachal Pradesh
- Rajiv Ranjan Singh (2010 batch) to Chandigarh
- Prashant Priya Gautam (2013 batch) to Jammu and Kashmir
- Sandhy Swami (2016 batch) to Arunachal Pradesh
- Achin Garg (2016 batch) to Arunachal Pradesh
This large-scale transfer is a routine administrative exercise aimed at bringing fresh perspectives to policing in the capital and providing officers with diverse experiences across different regions. The move of the celebrated 'Lady Singham' to a high-profile posting in Delhi is expected to bring her principled and assertive policing style to the forefront of national security administration.
