Chennai, Dec. 31 -- The Tamil Nadu government has promoted and transferred 70 Indian Police Service (IPS) officers, including senior ranks from DIG to DGP, ahead of the expected announcement of the Assembly election.

The reshuffle aims to strengthen administrative efficiency and address evolving law-and-order priorities across the state, an official said here on late Tuesday night.

Three Additional Directors General of Police (ADGPs) have been elevated to DGP rank: Davidson Devasirvatham (Armed Police), Sandeep Mittal (Cyber Crime), and Balanagadevi (Economic Offences Wing, with additional charge of Civil Supplies CID). Seven Inspectors General (IGs) have been promoted to ADGPs, with notable postings including:

Prem Anand Sinha as ADGP...