Swathy S. Kumar Deputed to Intelligence Bureau as Joint Deputy Director
Bhubaneswar: Senior Odisha IPS officer Swathy S. Kumar has been approved for central deputation to the Intelligence Bureau (IB), where she will serve as Joint Deputy Director.
Currently posted as Superintendent of Police (SP) of the Special Task Force (STF) in Odisha, Kumar received clearance from the Odisha DGP for her deputation.
A 2017‑batch IPS officer of the Odisha cadre, she assumed charge as STF SP on May 24, 2026, following a major police reshuffle.
Kumar has previously served as SP of Rayagada and Gajapati, earning recognition for her dynamic leadership and effective policing.
Her expertise in field operations and intelligence gathering is expected to bolster the IB’s capabilities in national security.
Her appointment underscores the growing role of Odisha‑cadre officers in central agencies, reflecting the state’s contribution to strengthening India’s intelligence framework.
