The new guidelines have been issued to police units across the Bilaspur Range, directing officers to identify, monitor and take strict legal action against history-sheeters, repeat offenders and individuals whose activities frequently disturb public order. The move is part of a broader effort to enhance preventive policing and maintain law and order in the region.

According to police officials, the SOP lays emphasis on regular verification of records related to habitual criminals, timely execution of pending warrants, surveillance of identified offenders and effective use of preventive provisions available under the law. Station House Officers (SHOs) have also been instructed to periodically review the status of listed offenders within their respective jurisdictions.

Inspector General Sanjeev Garg said the objective is to create a uniform policing mechanism that allows officers to respond swiftly to emerging criminal activities while ensuring accountability at every level. He stressed that crime prevention should remain the primary focus rather than merely reacting after offences have been committed.

Police officials have also been directed to strengthen intelligence gathering at the local level. Beat constables and field officers will be expected to maintain updated information on criminal elements operating within their areas, enabling faster intervention whenever suspicious activities are reported.

The revised operating procedure also focuses on closer coordination between police stations and district-level supervisory officers. Regular monitoring meetings and performance reviews are expected to be held to assess implementation of the new measures and identify areas requiring additional attention.

Officials believe the system will help improve tracking of repeat offenders who often relocate between police station limits to avoid detection. Better sharing of information among investigating officers is expected to reduce delays in enforcement and improve follow-up action in pending cases.

The Bilaspur Range covers several districts where police have been working to curb organised criminal activities, property-related offences and repeat violent crimes. Authorities say a structured operating framework will help standardise procedures across districts and minimise inconsistencies in policing practices.

The latest instructions also underline the importance of community policing. Officers have been asked to maintain communication with local residents and gather inputs that could assist in identifying emerging criminal networks or individuals attempting to resume illegal activities after previous arrests.

Senior police officials maintain that the new SOP is not intended solely to increase arrests but to build a more proactive policing model focused on deterrence, surveillance and timely intervention. By strengthening monitoring mechanisms, the department hopes to reduce opportunities for repeat offences and improve public confidence in law enforcement.

The Bilaspur Police's latest initiative comes amid continued efforts by the Chhattisgarh Police to modernise policing practices and adopt more data-driven approaches to crime management. The effectiveness of the new SOP will be assessed through periodic reviews as authorities monitor its impact on overall crime trends across the Bilaspur Range.

 The Madhya Pradesh government has carried out a late-night reshuffle of nine Indian Police Service (IPS) officers, introducing new leadership across several important police units and districts. The administrative exercise is aimed at strengthening policing, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring smoother law enforcement across the state.

According to the transfer order, senior IPS officer Ravichandra Mishra has been appointed as the Inspector General (IG) of Bhopal Rural, replacing his previous assignment at the Police Headquarters. The posting is considered significant as the Bhopal Rural range covers several rapidly developing districts that require close monitoring of law and order.

The state government has also appointed Chandrashekhar Solanki as the new Inspector General of Narmadapuram Range, while Mithilesh Shukla has been posted as the Inspector General of Sagar Range. Both officers are expected to take charge shortly.

In another important change, Simmala Prasad has been appointed as the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Khargone Range, reinforcing the police leadership in the western region of the state.

At the district level, Sanjay Kumar Agrawal has been appointed as the new Superintendent of Police (SP) of Shajapur, while Priyanka Shukla will take over as the Superintendent of Police of Shahdol. The appointments are expected to strengthen policing and administrative coordination in both districts.

The transfer order also includes the reassignment of Yashpal Singh Rajput, who has been shifted as the Railway Superintendent of Police (Rail SP), Indore. Meanwhile, Ramji Shrivastava, who was serving as the SP of Shahdol, has been posted as the Assistant Inspector General (AIG) at the Madhya Pradesh Police Academy in Bhopal.

Besides field-level postings, the government has assigned additional responsibilities to senior officers. Special Director General (Administration) Adarsh Katiyar has been given additional charge of the Telecommunications Department, while Anurag has been entrusted with the additional responsibility of Inspector General, SAF Indore Range.

Police officials said such administrative reshuffles are a routine exercise intended to optimise leadership deployment, improve policing standards, and enhance public service delivery across different regions of the state.

The latest transfer list comes as the state continues to focus on strengthening law enforcement, modernising police administration, and ensuring better coordination among field units ahead of several major administrative and public events scheduled in the coming months.

The newly appointed officers are expected to assume charge of their respective positions following the completion of departmental formalities.

The Madhya Pradesh Police has introduced a fully digital leave management system, allowing police personnel across the state to apply for and track leave online through the Electronic Human Resource Management System (eHRMS). The new e-Leave module came into effect on July 1 and has been implemented across all 120 police units in the state.

With the rollout of the new system, officers and employees will no longer be required to submit paper applications or visit offices to seek leave approval. Instead, leave requests can now be submitted through the eHRMS portal or the mobile application, with the entire approval process taking place on a single digital platform.

According to the Police Headquarters (PHQ), more than one lakh police personnel have already been onboarded onto the eHRMS platform. The department said the digital initiative is expected to make the leave approval process more transparent, faster and easier while reducing paperwork and administrative delays.

Under the new workflow, employees can submit leave applications using their login credentials on a computer or smartphone. Once the application is filed, it is forwarded digitally by the designated leave clerk to the competent authority for approval. Officers can review, recommend and sanction leave online, while applicants can monitor the real-time status of their requests through their personal dashboards.

Officials said the eHRMS platform already contains employees' service records, including details of leave categories, eligibility and available leave balances based on their respective cadres. This integration is expected to minimize errors and streamline the processing of leave applications.

Before the statewide rollout, the e-Leave module was tested in selected police establishments, including the State Crime Records Bureau (SCRB), Personnel Branch, Special Branch, Superintendent of Police (Rail), Bhopal, and the 25th Battalion in Bhopal. Technical improvements were incorporated based on feedback received during the pilot phase before extending the system to all police units.

The digitisation of service management within the police department began in July 2025, when authorities initiated the process of converting manual service records into digital format. More than one lakh service books have since been scanned and integrated into the system with support from the Madhya Pradesh State Electronics Development Corporation (MPSEDC).

The department has also expanded digital governance beyond leave management. An eHRMS Order Book (O.B.) module has been operational since March 23, 2026, enabling online access to service orders and official records. Officials believe the move will improve record management, ensure better preservation of documents and simplify access to important service-related information.

Senior officials said the transition to digital administration is aimed at improving efficiency and accountability across the police force. The online system is expected to reduce delays in file movement, enhance transparency in approvals and provide employees with quicker access to service-related information without repeated visits to administrative offices.