Shimla, October 27
The Himachal Pradesh government has once again changed the posting of IPS officer Sanjeev Gandhi. The 2012-batch IPS officer, who holds the rank of Deputy Inspector General (DIG), has been appointed Managing Director (MD) of Himachal Pradesh General Industries Corporation Limited, Shimla. Earlier, he was appointed Managing Director of the Himachal Pradesh Backward Classes Finance and Development Corporation in Kangra. Following the latest order, HPS officer Bhupender Kumar has been relieved of the additional charge of Managing Director of General Industries Corporation.The Department of Personnel has issued orders regarding the administrative change, directing Sanjeev Gandhi to take charge of his new assignment with immediate effect. The government has described the decision as being in the public interest.
Sanjeev Gandhi’s repeated posting changes during 2026 have drawn attention in administrative circles. Between February and October, his responsibilities underwent several changes, with assignments in both the police department and state corporations.In February 2026, the state government removed him from the police department and appointed him Managing Director of Milkfed. However, he reportedly did not assume charge of the position. On February 24, he was directed to report to the Department of Personnel for further posting.
In March, Gandhi was assigned responsibility as DIG, Traffic, Tourism and Railways. He continued in the role for several months before being removed from the assignment in August and placed under the Department of Personnel again.In October, he was appointed Managing Director of the Himachal Pradesh Backward Classes Finance and Development Corporation in Kangra. The latest notification, dated October 24, has now assigned him the role of Managing Director of General Industries Corporation in Shimla.The latest order means Gandhi will once again head a state corporation rather than hold an operational police assignment.
Sanjeev Gandhi served as Superintendent of Police (SP), Shimla, from February 2023 to February 2026. During this period, he was responsible for policing in the state capital. Subsequent administrative orders moved him between different assignments, culminating in his latest appointment to General Industries Corporation.
His tenure has also been the subject of public discussion over certain allegations concerning government accommodation, police fund expenditure and other financial matters.Reports in October 2026 also referred to allegations of misuse of public funds and financial irregularities involving Gandhi. These allegations should not be treated as established facts unless confirmed through the relevant official proceedings. Gandhi has denied the allegations, according to the information provided.
With the latest appointment, Sanjeev Gandhi will take charge of Himachal Pradesh General Industries Corporation Limited, which is based in Shimla. Bhupender Kumar, who had been handling the additional charge of Managing Director, has been relieved of that responsibility.The government’s order describes the appointment as an administrative decision taken in the public interest. However, the repeated change in Gandhi’s posting throughout 2026 continue to attract attention in the state’s administrative circles.
