Leave on leave: Sangrah on leave of IPS Aditi Singh! There is a stir in the department due to DGP’s decision.

Himachal Pradesh These days, Aditi Singh, posted in Mumbai, is in the headlines more for her holidays than her work. This young IPS officer of 2021 batch has been accused of taking leave repeatedly, due to which the departmental work was affected. This was the reason why, while taking a major administrative decision at the DGP level, her charge was temporarily handed over to a junior officer. This decision not only created a stir in the police department, but this case is also sparking a new debate regarding administrative discipline and responsibility.

Who is IPS Aditi Singh?

IPS officer of 2021 batch of Himachal Pradesh cadre, Aditi Singh is originally a resident of Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. She completed her schooling from Sophia Girls School, Kankarkheda, Meerut. During the Covid period, he prepared for UPSC and achieved success in the first attempt and got 679th rank. Family background has also been administrative and professional. Father Sanjeev Singh is a doctor, while mother Jyoti Singh has worked as a senior assistant in the Collectorate. Aditi Singh has also been posted as Additional SP in Dharamshala and Paonta Sahib (Sirmour).

Why did Aditi Singh come into discussion?

In recent times, Aditi Singh has been in the news for taking leave repeatedly. Himachal Pradesh Police Headquarters has adopted a strict stance regarding his absence. The department says that due to continuous holidays, the functioning of their office was being affected, due to which administrative continuity was being affected.

What action did the DGP take?

Himachal Pradesh Director General of Police Ashok Tiwari issued an order to temporarily hand over the charge of Aditi Singh to a junior officer. This order was implemented with immediate effect. This step was taken to maintain smooth administrative work, which created a stir in the department.

How much leave was taken in three months?

As per the order, Aditi Singh took a total of 24 days leave in the last three months. This includes 13 days Earned Leave (EL), 6 days Casual Leave (CL) and 5 days Sick Leave (SL). Apart from this, she also remained out of the headquarters to attend an official program in December 2025.

What’s the full breakdown of the holidays?

Detailed details of holidays are also given in the order of the DGP office:

• 8–11 January: 2 days casual leave + 2 days sick leave
• 12 January: 1 day casual leave
• 16–19 January: 3 days casual leave + 1 day sick leave
• 8–22 February: 13 days earned leave + 2 days sick leave

Additionally, she was also absent for more than a week due to attending the Mid-Career Interaction Program at the Academy of Administration, Nainital in December 2025.

Was the responsibility given to someone else in his place?

Aditi Singh’s charge has currently been handed over to junior HPS officer ASP Brahm Das Bhatia. The special thing is that this arrangement will continue even in the presence of Aditi Singh. So that there is no hindrance in administrative work.

Will there be a change in Aditi Singh’s presence also?

It has been made clear in the order that to maintain the continuity of work, Brahm Das Bhatia will be involved in administrative responsibilities, whether Aditi Singh is present on duty or not. This decision has been taken with the aim of maintaining stable departmental work.

What was the main reason given for the action?

The DGP’s order clearly states that due to frequent leave, the work of the office of SP, State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (SV&ACB), Northern Range, Dharamshala was adversely affected. For this reason, this strict step was taken at the administrative level.

Can further action be taken?

At present this is a temporary administrative arrangement, but since this matter is related to departmental discipline and responsibility, the possibility of further review or action cannot be ruled out.