jammu:The Ministry of Home Affairs has transferred Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Vijay Kumar, an IPS officer of the 1997 batch, to the Delhi segment of the AGMUT cadre. The order, issued with the approval of the competent authority, states that the transfer is effective immediately and will remain in effect until further notice.
Kumar has played a significant role in the fight against terrorism during his tenure as IGP and ADGP Kashmir. He has extensive field experience in handling anti-terrorism operations in sensitive districts like Pulwama, Awantipora, Kulgam, and Anantnag. His service record includes a unique combination of expertise in anti-terrorist, anti-Maoist, and law-and-order operations both within and outside Jammu and Kashmir.
A native of Saharsa district in Bihar, Kumar holds a Master’s degree from JNU, New Delhi. He is also the only IPS officer from the erstwhile J&K cadre to have served in the Special Operations Group (SOG), the anti-terror wing of J&K Police, in south Kashmir. His vast field experience in tackling challenging situations has made him a standout officer in the region.