The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has appointed senior IPS officer Anand Jain as the new Director General of Police (DGP) of the Union Territory of Ladakh. The appointment was made on June 22, 2026, as part of a key leadership change in the region’s police administration.
Anand Jain, a 1999-batch IPS officer of the AGMUT cadre, has been transferred from Jammu and Kashmir, where he was serving as Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), Armed Police.
Anand Jain Takes Charge as Ladakh Police Chief
With his appointment, Anand Jain assumes charge of the top policing position in Ladakh. He succeeds K.K. Sharma, who had been holding the additional charge of DGP following the transfer of Mukesh Singh to Manipur earlier this year.
The appointment comes at a time when Ladakh continues to witness increasing focus on security management, infrastructure development and administrative strengthening.
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Experienced Officer with Extensive Policing Background
Anand Jain brings with him nearly three decades of experience in policing and internal security. During his career in the AGMUT cadre, he has served in several important operational and leadership roles.
Before his latest posting, he was heading the Armed Police wing in Jammu and Kashmir as ADGP, overseeing critical security and law enforcement functions.
His experience in managing security operations and police administration is expected to contribute significantly to strengthening policing and public safety mechanisms in Ladakh.
Leadership Transition in Ladakh Police
The position of DGP is crucial for overseeing law and order, security coordination and policing strategy in the Union Territory.
K.K. Sharma had been entrusted with the additional charge after former Ladakh DGP Mukesh Singh was appointed Director General of Police, Manipur. With the appointment of a full-time police chief, Ladakh’s law enforcement leadership structure has now been regularised.
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Officials believe the move will help ensure focused leadership and improved coordination among security agencies operating in the strategically important Union Territory.
Focus on Security and Administrative Coordination
As DGP, Anand Jain will be responsible for:
- Maintaining law and order across Ladakh
- Strengthening policing and public safety measures
- Coordinating with central and local security agencies
- Enhancing operational preparedness
- Supporting community policing and citizen outreach initiatives
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Given Ladakh’s strategic location and evolving developmental priorities, the role requires close coordination between civil administration and security agencies.
About Anand Jain
Anand Jain is a 1999-batch IPS officer of the AGMUT cadre. Over the years, he has held several important positions in policing and security administration. Prior to his appointment as DGP, Ladakh, he was serving as Additional Director General of Police (Armed Police), Jammu and Kashmir.
Key Highlights
- Anand Jain has been appointed as the new DGP of Ladakh.
- He is a 1999-batch IPS officer of the AGMUT cadre.
- Jain was serving as ADGP, Armed Police, Jammu and Kashmir.
- He succeeds K.K. Sharma, who was holding additional charge of the post.
- The appointment was made by the Ministry of Home Affairs on June 22, 2026.
- Anand Jain brings extensive experience in policing and security management.
- He will oversee law and order and security coordination across Ladakh.
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