Nagpur Police Reshuffle: Rahul Maknikar Takes Charge of Zone 5
In a strategic move, Police Commissioner Vishwas Nangre Patil implements a reshuffle affecting key DCPs and ACPs in Nagpur.
Rahul Maknikar appointed as DCP of Zone 5, previously at Headquarters.
Nityanand Jha moves from Zone 5 to Zone 2, Annapurna Singh to Police Headquarters.
Several ACPs also reassigned to enhance operational efficiency.
In a significant administrative reshuffle, Nagpur's Police Commissioner Vishwas Nangre Patil has enacted immediate transfers affecting three Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) and multiple Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs). This strategic realignment aims to optimize the operational structure of the Nagpur City Police.
DCP Rahul Maknikar, who previously managed the Headquarters, has now been appointed to oversee Zone 5. His extensive experience in various roles within the Nagpur Police, including the Detection Branch, positions him well for this new responsibility. Meanwhile, DCP Nityanand Jha, who was in charge of Zone 5, has been reassigned to Zone 2, a position he has held before, while DCP Annapurna Singh transitions from Zone 2 to take charge of the Police Headquarters.
The reshuffle also includes the transfer of several ACPs across different divisions. Notable changes involve Shivprasad Parve moving from ACP Kotwali to ACP Sadar, Mahesh Chavan shifting from ACP Nandanvan to ACP Sakkardara, and Sunilsingh Pawar being transferred from ACP Sitabuldi to ACP Kotwali. These changes reflect the administration's commitment to enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of police operations throughout the city.
The immediate implementation of these transfers is expected to have a positive impact on the policing strategy in Nagpur, allowing for a more streamlined approach to law enforcement. The new assignments are designed to ensure that experienced officers are placed in roles where they can best address the unique challenges of their respective zones.
Looking ahead, the Nagpur Police will monitor the effectiveness of these changes closely. The administration is likely to continue evaluating the performance of the newly assigned officers to ensure that the city's safety and security needs are met effectively.



