S.S. Yadav (IPS) never moved any court against his transfer: Delhi Police official

Ex-DGP Chandigarh, Yadav will now be working with BSF’s Anti-Naxals Command in Chhattisgarh

Delhi Crown Bureau

New Delhi: An official attached with the Media Cell of the Delhi Police pooh-poohed an online report published today by Hindi daily “Amar Ujala” claiming that senior IPS officer (AGMUT Cadre: 1997 batch) had moved a “court” against his transfer as DGP-Chandigarh to as DIG with the Border Security Force (BSF).

The report, however, did not clarify as to which court Yadav had moved. Neither, it quoted any relevant court order concerning Yadav.

“No, it’s a lie to say that IPS officer SS. Yadav approached any court or tribunal in Delhi or elsewhere, against his recent transfer from Chandigarh where he served as DG for over a year. He is an officer of highest integrity and discipline. We are shocked to see this Amar Ujala report claiming that Yadav had moved a court challenging his transfer,” said the Delhi Police official.

He added – “If one reads Amar Ujala report between the lines, one would find that it’s nowhere mentioned as to which court Yadav had moved. So, this report lacks credibility and authenticity, and should be immediately withdrawn by the Hindi daily.”

The official also stated that no one should forget S.S. Yadav’s immense contribution to the police forces. He has served some of the difficult postings, including one in Assam where he was seriously injured from a gun-shot fired by a militant during an anti-insurgency operation there in the year 2000.

The said Amar Ujala online report can be accessed here – https://www.amarujala.com/chandigarh/former-chandigarh-dgp-surendra-yadav-sent-to-naxal-area-2025-05-04

The online report’s headline read (translated from Hindi) – “Big setback to former DGP of Chandigarh: Had moved court against MHA, now sent to Naxal area.”

The report smacked of “punishment” to the senior IPS officer as he had been assigned the task to work with an anti-Naxals unit in Chhattisgarh.

Yadav’s new stint in Chhattisgarh

S.S. Yadav will now be working as DIG with the BSF’s Anti-Naxals Command in Chhattisgarh. His posting in DIG rank is because he could not be empaneled as IG with the Centre government, just like many other IPS officers.

Chhattisgarh has been a hotbed of Naxals over the years. In recent weeks, Chhattisgarh, particularly Bijapur area, has witnessed several anti-Naxals operations with casualties reported from both sides.

Vowing to uproot Naxalism by March 2026, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has been vociferously following with Central security forces units in Chhattisgarh ensuring that the Naxals’ network was broken once and for all.

S.S. Yadav is not new to anti-insurgency operations. As the youngest IPS officer of his batch, he was instrumental in carrying out anti-militants operations in Assam from 2000 till 2006. During one such operations Yadav was seriously injured in one of legs by a gun-shot by a militant in Assam.

Controversy of DGP Vs DIG

S.S. Yadav was transferred from the rank of DGP (Chandigarh Police) to DIG (BSF). A DIG is significantly junior in rank compared to DGP within the Indian Police Service (IPS) hierarchy. A DGP is the highest-ranking officer in a state or Union Territory, overseeing the entire police force. In contrast, a DIG is a mid-level officer, typically in charge of a range or sector.

A DGP usually has over 30 years of experience, while a DIG typically has 14–18 years of service. Currently, officers from the 2008 and 2009 batches are serving as DIGs in the AGMUT cadre – approximately 11 to 12 years junior to Yadav’s batch.

Inferences were drawn by people at large that he was demoted or punished for his “activism” in Chandigarh.

During his one-year stint in Chandigarh as DGP, Yadav carried out several tasks for the welfare and benefit of the cops. He ensured that low-ranked cops didn’t “enjoy” long postings at the same place (read Thana) which, according to him, bred corruption. He also waged a war against drug-peddling not only in Chandigarh but Punjab as well, even as anti-drugs raids were conducted under his regime.

According to sources, a group of 10-15 cops of ranks like Inspectors, DSPs and SPs weren’t happy with Yadav’s “activism” against drug-peddling and overall corruption prevalent in Chandigarh Police. People in Chandigarh largely appreciated Yadav’s pro-citizen approach and his overall crusade against drug-mafia and land-mafia, while simultaneously ensuing cops’ general welfare, added the sources.

A couple of Yadav’s predecessors (Chandigarh DGPs) were marred with controversies, even as they faced several corruption charges after they yielded to the cartels, including drugs mafia and land mafia, operating in the city. Sources said that Yadav failed to oblige those cartels and stood firm against rampant corruption.

Quoting sources, a media report suggested that Yadav was not empanelled for a senior rank at the Centre, which might have led to his appointment in DIG rank in the BSF. His posting aligns with a new rule allowing officers serving as DIG in a state to be appointed as DIG at the Centre as well, added the media report.

Currently, Yadav is empaneled as DGP with the Indian Police Service (IPS).