Maharashtra Govt Approves New Joint Commissioner of Police (Intelligence) Post in Mumbai

Mumbai, 16th May 2025: In a significant development aimed at enhancing the Mumbai Police’s intelligence infrastructure, the Maharashtra government on Friday issued an official order sanctioning the creation of a new post—Joint Commissioner of Police (Intelligence). This will mark the addition of the sixth joint commissioner post within the city’s police force.

Presently, the Mumbai Police has five joint commissioners overseeing various key departments — law and order, crime, administration, economic offences, and traffic. The newly established intelligence post is expected to strengthen internal security and streamline intelligence operations in the city.

According to the notification issued by the state home department, the decision stems from Mumbai’s status as the nation’s financial capital, home to critical infrastructure and a regular host to high-profile dignitaries, including the Prime Minister and union ministers. With heightened threat perceptions surrounding several VIPS and strategic installations, the government deemed it essential to reinforce the city’s intelligence capabilities.

The move also comes against the backdrop of increased security concerns following recent incidents such as the Pahalgam strikes. A senior official had earlier indicated that the episode underscored the urgent need to bolster Mumbai’s intelligence network, prompting the proposal for a dedicated joint commissioner-level position in this domain.

In a related decision, the state has also opted to restructure the city police hierarchy. The post of Special Commissioner of Police, which had been vacant after IPS officer Deven Bharti’s elevation as Police Commissioner, will now be downgraded. The reclassified position of Special Inspector General (SIG) rank will be repurposed to accommodate the newly created joint commissioner (intelligence) post. Consequently, there will no longer be any Special Commissioner posts at the Additional Director General (ADG) rank within Mumbai Police.

Previously, intelligence-gathering duties were handled by the Additional Commissioner (Special Branch), who reported to the Joint Commissioner (Law & Order). The creation of a dedicated intelligence post is expected to improve operational focus and coordination in tackling emerging security threats.