Bhubaneswar, July 6 (UDN): The resignation of Bhubaneswar Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Jagmohan Meena has drawn significant attention, making him one of the latest young Indian Police Service (IPS) officers to step away from the force in recent years.
A 2013-batch IPS officer of the Odisha cadre, Meena has submitted his resignation to the Odisha Government, citing personal reasons. While the government is yet to formally accept his resignation, sources indicate that he may be considering opportunities outside government service. However, there has been no official confirmation regarding his future plans.
Meena’s exit comes after a relatively short tenure as Bhubaneswar DCP, a position he assumed in February 2025. During his service, he was widely recognised for his proactive policing initiatives, emphasis on public engagement, and efforts to strengthen crime investigation and law enforcement in the state capital. Prior to his current assignment, he served as Superintendent of Police in Angul and Ganjam districts and as DCP of the Cuttack Urban Police District.
His resignation has triggered widespread discussion within administrative and public circles, with many expressing surprise over the decision of a relatively young officer holding one of Odisha’s most important policing assignments. While speculation over his future has surfaced on social media, Meena has publicly maintained that his decision is based on personal reasons.
The development also comes amid a broader trend of young IPS officers opting to leave the service before completing a full career.
Earlier, former Bihar cadre IPS officer Kamya Mishra, who earned the nickname “Lady Singham” for her policing style, resigned citing personal and family reasons. Her resignation was subsequently accepted by the competent authority.
Similarly, Siddharth Kaushal, an IPS officer of the Andhra Pradesh cadre, sought voluntary retirement, stating that his decision was driven by personal aspirations and long-term career goals. He had also dismissed speculation linking his exit to any external or administrative pressure.
Although each resignation has been attributed to individual circumstances, the departure of several young IPS officers from the service has reignited discussions on career choices, work-life balance, and the evolving aspirations of officers in India’s premier civil services.
The Odisha Government has not yet issued an official statement on Meena’s resignation or announced his successor as Bhubaneswar DCP.