2000 cops likely to face transfer in Maharashtra before elections

Mumbai | Tuesday | 12th February, 2019

Summary:

Following the EC guidelines we did an assessment in the police department and found that at least 2000 policemen would face transfers. At least 2000 officers serving from the rank of a sub-inspector till Additional Director General of Police is likely to face reshuffle in the state before the elections. "Revenue and police departments are likely to get affected more in the wake of the EC guidelines. This is basically to ensure there is no vested interest and that it is a fair election process," said the officer. The move will be made following guidelines issued by the Election Commission (EC) to the state government..