Guwahati: The Union ministry of home affairs (MHA) has transferred Arunachal Pradesh DGP Shiv Darshan Singh Jamwal to Delhi, while appointing IPS officer Rajesh Kumar as his successor, amid continuing protests over the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) in the state.According to an MHA order dated Nov 3, 2026, the postings of the two 1995-batch AGMUT cadre IPS officers have been changed with immediate effect and until further orders.The administrative reshuffle comes against the backdrop of growing opposition to the proposed SUMP project, with protests and shutdowns reported in Siang, Upper Siang and East Siang districts.
