IPS Police Observers Contact Numbers: In a major step toward ensuring peaceful and fair elections, the contact details of IPS-level Police Observers have been made publicly available. Citizens are encouraged to immediately report any incidents of violence, vandalism, clashes, bomb attacks, or firing directly to these officers.
This initiative strengthens real-time monitoring, improves response speed, and enhances public confidence in the election process.
West Bengal Election 2026 – Overview Chart
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| State | West Bengal |
| Total Assembly Seats | 294 |
| Type of Election | Legislative Assembly Election |
| Election Authority | Election Commission of India |
| Security Deployment | IPS Police Observers + Central Forces |
| Total Districts Covered | 23+ Districts |
| Key Cities | Kolkata, Howrah, Durgapur, Siliguri |
| Sensitive Areas | Border districts, rural belts, and previous violence-prone zones |
| Voting System | EVM (Electronic Voting Machine) |
| Main Objective | Free, Fair & Peaceful Election |
| Helpline Support | Direct IPS Observer Contact Numbers |
What This Initiative Means
As per the official list , IPS officers have been deployed across districts as Police Observers with direct contact numbers. Their responsibilities include:
- Maintaining law and order
- Preventing electoral violence
- Monitoring sensitive areas
- Acting on complaints instantly
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District-wise Observer Deployment (Overview)
The list covers almost all major districts, including:
- Alipurduar, Bankura, Birbhum, Cooch Behar
- Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Kalimpong
- Malda, Murshidabad, Nadia
- Howrah, Hooghly, North & South Kolkata
- North & South 24 Parganas
- Paschim & Purba Medinipur
- Paschim & Purba Bardhaman
- Purulia, Uttar & Dakshin Dinajpur
Each district has one or more IPS officers assigned, along with constituency-wise responsibility.
Why This Is Important During Elections
1. Preventing Violence and Chaos
Elections in many regions can become tense. Direct access to IPS observers helps control:
- Political clashes
- Booth capturing attempts
- Vandalism and intimidation
2. Faster Response Mechanism
Instead of relying only on local police stations, citizens can:
- Call senior officers directly
- Escalate serious incidents instantly
3. Increased Transparency
This system ensures:
- Independent monitoring
- Reduced local influence or bias
- Greater trust in the election process
4. Empowering Citizens
Voters are no longer passive. They can:
- Report irregularities
- Seek immediate help
- Actively participate in maintaining peace
When Should You Contact an IPS Observer?
You should immediately call if you witness:
- Physical violence or clashes
- Bombing, firing, or threats
- Booth capturing or forced voting
- Destruction of public/private property
- Any attempt to disturb polling
This direct communication can prevent escalation and save lives.
How This Helps in Safe and Fair Elections
The presence of IPS observers with publicly available contact numbers creates a multi-layer security system:
- Local police → Immediate control
- IPS observers → Oversight and intervention
- Election authorities → Policy enforcement
Together, they ensure:
- Free voting environment
- Safety of voters and polling staff
- Credibility of election results
Important Advisory for Citizens
- Use these numbers only for genuine emergencies
- Avoid spreading misinformation or fake complaints
- Stay calm and report incidents responsibly
- Do not engage in violence yourself
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- News websites and blogs
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District-wise IPS Observer List (With Contact Numbers)
Alipurduar
- IPS Harpreet Kaur – 8294140925, 9332928604
- IPS Tarun Joshi – 9908017410
Bankura
- IPS Ravi Kumar Singh – 9818083914
- IPS S Boopathi – 9592595900
- IPS Awakash Kumar – 7739170229, 7477786483
Birbhum
- IPS Ajay Kumar Yadav – 9425266866, 8250220327
- IPS Parhlad Narayan Meena – 8979261129
- IPS Sandeep Patil – 9480800025
Cooch Behar
- IPS Rakesh Rathi – 8527971064
- IPS Bachhan Singh – 9130010888
Dakshin Dinajpur
- IPS Sheela D Sail – 8879906009, 9869132302
- IPS Hamid Akhtar – 9813443555
Darjeeling
- IPS A Subramanyeswara Rao – 9364062502
- IPS Divya V Gopinath – 8277470908
Jalpaiguri
- IPS Dekka Kishore Babu – 9347582640
- IPS Arjit Sen Thakur – 9816006938, 8688830044
Jhargram
- IPS Rohit Malpani – 9816662225, 9332789485
- IPS Ryshyanth C B – 9480800911
Kalimpong
- IPS Badri Narayan Meena – 9752258444, 8927294406
Malda
- IPS PL Mal – 9978422505
- IPS Ilakkiya Karunagaran – 9901522955
- IPS Hriday Kant – 9031828002
Murshidabad
- IPS Jimmy Chiram – 9716836255
- IPS Dongare Pravin Umesh – 7588025988
- IPS Ranjit Kumar Mishra – 9661360872
- IPS Anburajan KKN – 8562966666, 8699866950
- IPS Naveen Chandra Jha – 9473026814
- IPS Rahul Nath – 9418775079, 7001658703
Paschim Bardhaman
- IPS Suresh Kumar Mekala – 8888242444
- IPS Bhanwar Lal Meena – 9636336600
Paschim Medinipur
- IPS Ravi Shankar Chhabi – 8808211020, 9242557176
- IPS Pratap Gopendra Yadav – 9559528017
- IPS Vishal Kumar Vaghela – 9274001344, 9253643628
- IPS Jasbir Singh – 9811027135
Purba Medinipur
- IPS Dipakkumar Meghani – 9978405849
- IPS Hitesh Choudhary – 9755544833
- IPS Rahul Dev Sharma – 8179045700
- IPS S Jayakumar – 9823710157
Purulia
- IPS Chaitanya Mandlik – 9978403200
- IPS B Satya Yesu Babu – 9121102222
Uttar Dinajpur
- IPS Putta Vimaladitya – 7382011110
- IPS Hitesh Joysar – 9925030899
- IPS Vijaya Rao – 9441581802
- IPS Dhruv Dahiya – 9717917789
Hooghly
- IPS Chandan Kumar Jha – 7004166656
- IPS Maneesh Chaudhary – 9041404118
- IPS Aditya Goenka – 9402197777
- IPS Aseem Minz – 9546598418
- IPS Avinash Mohanty – 8978861010
Howrah
- IPS Santosh Kumar Tukaram – 9414948849
- IPS Najmul Hoda – 9443240569
- IPS Kejilearassane – 9454400525
- IPS Bipinshankar Ahire – 9978906147
Kolkata North
- IPS Amit Singh – 7869555365
- IPS Babu Lal Meena – 9872900084
- IPS Akhil Chaudhary – 7087422221
Kolkata South
- IPS Anand Kumar – 7543029691
Nadia
- IPS Mohd Suleman – 9419213954
- IPS Battula Gangadhar – 8763459547
- IPS Jayant Meena – 7558221144
- IPS Chinmoy Biswal – 9810919442
North 24 Parganas
- IPS Anup Kumar Sahoo – 9438482813
- IPS Ankit Kumar Garg – 9425277770
- IPS Akhilesh Jha – 9431147030
- IPS Abhishek Yadav – 8800450438
- IPS Kuldeep Jain – 9480801003
- IPS A G Chauhan – 9978402815
- IPS Vinay Kumar – 7979092929
- IPS Ashish Choudhary – 9915311444
- IPS Manoj Tiwari – 9733344400
- IPS Sachindra Patel – 7800787895
- IPS Ch Nagaraju – 9967999278
Purba Bardhaman
- IPS Manjunath H – 9400988268
- IPS K Thiyagarajan – 9480800603
- IPS Chethan R – 9480886544
- IPS Satyajit Naik – 9439652323
South 24 Parganas
- IPS Santosh Kumar – 9445462832
- IPS Jugal Kishore – 8763459726
- IPS Amit Kumar – 8904828129
- IPS Rakesh Arya – 9996001660
- IPS S Syamsundar – 9497999993
- IPS Deepak Kumar – 9414033223
- IPS Manoj Kumar – 8127299999
- IPS Rajendra Meena – 9871970035
Why This Matters
- Helps prevent election violence
- Enables direct escalation to senior officers
- Builds trust in the electoral system
- Ensures faster response and accountability
When to Use These Numbers
Call immediately if you see:
- Violence or clashes
- Booth capturing
- Bombing or firing
- Threats or intimidation
- Property damage
Final Note
This initiative plays a crucial role in ensuring peaceful elections. Responsible use of these contact numbers can help authorities act quickly and maintain law and order.
