Published: June 5, 2026 | Category: Nagpur Local | By: Nagpur Updates Desk
Nagpur City Police has carried out a significant administrative reshuffle — transferring five Deputy Commissioners of Police across key departments.
The most notable change: DCP Deepak Agrawal — previously posted at the Police Headquarters — has been given charge of the crucial Crime Detection Branch. Meanwhile, the recently transferred DCP Aditya Mirkhelkar has been assigned as the in-charge of Nagpur’s Traffic Branch — a critical appointment given the city’s mounting traffic challenges.
Here is the complete picture of all the changes.
All Transfers at a Glance
| Officer | Previous Posting | New Posting |
|---|---|---|
| DCP Deepak Agrawal | Police Headquarters | Crime Detection Branch |
| DCP Aditya Mirkhelkar | Transferred from Nashik Rural | Traffic Branch, Nagpur |
| DCP Annapurna Singh | Transferred from CSB Rural | Zone-II, Nagpur |
| DCP Nityanand Jha | Zone-II | Zone-V |
| DCP Rahul Makanikar | Crime Detection Branch | Police Headquarters |
DCP Deepak Agrawal: New Head of Crime Branch
The most significant appointment in this reshuffle is DCP Deepak Agrawal taking charge of the Crime Detection Branch — one of Nagpur Police’s most critical and high-profile departments.
The Crime Detection Branch handles:
- Investigation of serious and complex crimes — homicides, kidnappings, major fraud
- Organised crime and gang activity
- Economic offences and financial crimes
- Intelligence gathering and surveillance
- Cybercrime investigation in coordination with the Cyber Cell
- High-profile cases that require specialised investigative capability
Agrawal comes from a posting at the Police Headquarters — where officers typically handle administrative and policy-level work. His appointment to the operational, investigation-focused Crime Branch signals that the Police Commissioner values his specific capabilities for this demanding role.
He replaces DCP Rahul Makanikar, who has been moved to the Police Headquarters — completing the rotation.
DCP Aditya Mirkhelkar: Traffic Branch — A Critical Appointment
DCP Aditya Mirkhelkar has been assigned as the in-charge of Nagpur’s Traffic Branch — a posting that comes with enormous responsibility given the city’s current state of traffic crisis.
As we recently reported, Nagpur is simultaneously dealing with:
- Multiple major flyovers under construction creating road diversions and congestion
- The Jagnade Square flyover having missed two deadlines with ground-level traffic chaos continuing
- AI-powered IITMS being deployed at 32 junctions — requiring effective police coordination
- Operation U-Turn’s drug testing drive demanding sustained enforcement
Mirkhelkar’s assignment to Traffic is timely — and his performance in this role will directly determine how well Nagpur manages its traffic during the infrastructure construction period and the upcoming monsoon season.
DCP Annapurna Singh: Confirmed in Zone-II
DCP Annapurna Singh — one of the three new DCPs recently transferred to Nagpur from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Rural Police — has been formally confirmed in Zone-II. As we reported earlier, she has already taken swift action against 87 criminals in her early days in the zone.
Zone-II covers a significant portion of Nagpur’s urban area, including areas with complex law and order dynamics. Singh’s early decisiveness in the zone has been noted positively.
DCP Nityanand Jha: Zone-II to Zone-V
DCP Nityanand Jha — who had been heading Zone-II — has been transferred to Zone-V in this reshuffle. Jha is a familiar name to Nagpur residents — he made headlines earlier this year when he ordered the externment of 8 Mankapur gang members in a major crackdown on organised crime in his zone.
His transfer to Zone-V brings his track record of decisive action to a new jurisdiction — while making room for DCP Annapurna Singh to take charge of Zone-II.
Why This Reshuffle Matters for Nagpur
This is the second significant police reshuffle in Nagpur in recent weeks — following the appointment of IG Sandeep Patil to Nagpur Range and the arrival of three new DCPs. Together, these changes represent a substantial refresh of Nagpur’s police leadership — bringing new energy and capabilities to key departments.
Crime Branch: The appointment of Deepak Agrawal to Crime Branch comes at a time when Nagpur is dealing with multiple ongoing criminal cases and investigations. The Crime Branch’s effectiveness directly impacts how quickly serious crimes are solved and how well organised criminal networks are disrupted.
Traffic Branch: Mirkhelkar’s assignment to Traffic comes at perhaps the most challenging time for Nagpur’s traffic management in recent memory — with construction-related diversions, monsoon approaching, and the need to coordinate with the IITMS AI traffic system across 32 junctions.
Zone rebalancing: The movement of DCP Jha from Zone-II to Zone-V ensures that his proven track record in organised crime crackdowns is applied to a fresh jurisdiction — while Zone-II gets fresh leadership under Annapurna Singh.
Q: What is the Crime Detection Branch? The Crime Detection Branch is a specialised unit within Nagpur City Police responsible for investigating complex, serious, and high-profile crimes — including homicides, kidnappings, organised crime, economic offences, and major fraud cases.
Q: Who was heading the Crime Branch before Deepak Agrawal? DCP Rahul Makanikar was heading the Crime Detection Branch. He has been transferred to the Police Headquarters in this reshuffle.
Q: What zone does Annapurna Singh head? DCP Annapurna Singh heads Zone-II of Nagpur City Police.
Q: Where is Zone-V in Nagpur? Zone-V covers areas in the eastern parts of Nagpur city. DCP Nityanand Jha has been transferred there from Zone-II.
Q: How can I contact Nagpur City Police?
- Control Room: 0712-2560200
- Police helpline: 100
- Online complaints: nagpurpolice.gov.in
Nagpur’s Police Command: Rapidly Reshaping
The June 2026 reshuffle — combined with the May transfers — means Nagpur City Police is operating with a largely fresh leadership team across its key departments.
The question for Nagpur’s citizens is whether this fresh leadership translates into measurable improvements in law enforcement, traffic management, and public safety. The early signs — from Annapurna Singh’s 87-criminal crackdown to Nityanand Jha’s Mankapur externment drive — suggest that the new officers are not waiting to make their mark.
Nagpur Updates will track the performance of the reshuffled police command and report on significant actions taken across all departments.
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