Bhubaneswar, June 12 (UDN): In a significant development for Odisha Police, senior IPS officer and Superintendent of Police (SP) of the Special Task Force (STF), Swathy S. Kumar, has been approved for Central deputation and is set to join the Intelligence Bureau (IB), one of India’s premier intelligence agencies.
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According to official sources, the 2017-batch Odisha cadre IPS officer has been selected for appointment as Joint Deputy Director in the Intelligence Bureau. The Odisha Director General of Police (DGP) has granted the necessary clearance for her deputation, enabling her transition to the new national-level assignment.
Currently serving as the SP of the STF, Swathy Kumar has been at the forefront of several high-profile operations involving organized crime, narcotics trafficking, cybercrime, wildlife offences and other sensitive investigations. She was entrusted with the responsibility of leading the elite anti-crime unit by the Odisha Home Department on May 24, in recognition of her professional competence and leadership abilities.
Her selection for a key role in the Intelligence Bureau is being viewed as a testament to her distinguished service record and expertise in intelligence-led policing. In her new role as Joint Deputy Director, she will be involved in critical intelligence gathering, national security coordination and strategic operations related to internal security.
Officials believe that the deputation of an Odisha cadre officer to such an important position in the Intelligence Bureau will further strengthen institutional coordination between state and central security agencies.
The formal process of her joining the Intelligence Bureau is expected to be completed after the required administrative procedures are finalized. Her appointment is regarded as a matter of pride for Odisha Police and reflects the growing contribution of the state’s officers to India’s security and intelligence framework.
