Maharashtra govt reinstates Rashmi Shukla as state police chief
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Maharashtra govt reinstates Rashmi Shukla as state police chief

Deccan Chronicle  

The Maharashtra government has reinstated IPS officer Rashmi Shukla as Director General of Police after the conclusion of the assembly polls, an order issued by the state home department on Monday evening said.Sanjay Kumar Verma had taken over as the state's top police officer earlier after Shukla was removed from the DGP's post on the Election Commission of India's directive ahead of the elections.Congress had demanded that she should be shunted out.Verma, a senior Indian Police Service officer, was to hold the top post till the election process was over, while Shukla was sent on compulsory leave for the same duration.With the completion of the electoral process and announcement of election results, the Model Code of Conduct ceased to be in force on Monday, the home department order said.Consequently, the government has ended Shukla's period of forced leave and she has been asked to resume her role as DGP, it said.The BJP-led Mahayuti coalition retained power with a thumping majority in the assembly elections.

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Maharashtra top cop, accused of phone-tapping, reinstated; Opposition reacts
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Maharashtra top cop, accused of phone-tapping, reinstated; Opposition reacts

India Today  

With the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance's stunning comeback in Maharashtra, the state government has reinstated a controversial senior police officer, Rashmi Shukla, as Maharashtra Director General of Police. Milind Narvekar, a Shiv Sena MLC and close aide to Uddhav Thackeray, congratulated Shukla on her reinstatement as the state's top cop. Earlier, Nana Patole accused Shukla of showing a "clear bias" against …

Who Is Rashmi Shukla? Controversial IPS officer reappointed as Maharashtra DGP
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Who Is Rashmi Shukla? Controversial IPS officer reappointed as Maharashtra DGP

Live Mint  

IPS officer Rashmi Shukla, previously sent on leave following a directive from the Election Commission, has been reinstated as Maharashtra’s Director General of Police after the conclusion of the election code of conduct. Shukla's reinstatement has drawn criticism from opposition leaders, particularly Congress, which questioned the timing of her meeting with Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who also handles the …

Controversial top cop Rashmi Shukla reinstated as Maharashtra DGP
4 weeks ago

Controversial top cop Rashmi Shukla reinstated as Maharashtra DGP

Hindustan Times  

With the landslide win for the Bharatiya Janata Party-led led Mahayuti and their expected return to power in Maharashtra, the state government has reinstated controversial police officer, Rashmi Shukla, as Maharashtra Director General of Police. Mumbai, India - Jan. 9, 2024: IPS officer Rashmi Shukla of 1988 batch took over as the first female Director General of Police of Maharashtra …

Who is Sanjay Kumar Verma? Meet Maharashtra’s new DGP replacing Rashmi Shukla ahead of Assembly elections
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Who is Sanjay Kumar Verma? Meet Maharashtra’s new DGP replacing Rashmi Shukla ahead of Assembly elections

Live Mint  

Sanjay Kumar Verma was appointed as Maharashtra's new Director General of Police on Tuesday. On Monday, the Election Commission of India had ordered that Rashmi Shukla be removed as the state police chief with immediate effect following complaints from opposition parties. Earlier, Mumbai police commissioner Vivek Phansalkar was on Monday given the additional charge of Maharashtra Director General of Police …

Maharashtra Police Chief Rashmi Shukla Removed Amid Political Scrutiny
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra Police Chief Rashmi Shukla Removed Amid Political Scrutiny

Firstpost  

The Election Commission has transferred Maharashtra Director General of Police (DGP) Rashmi Shukla ahead of the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections. The EC has directed Shukla to hand over the charge to the next seniormost IPS officer in the cadre with immediate effect. Shukla was accused by the Congress of bias against the opposition parties, including phone-tapping allegations. Her appointment as …

Maharashtra Assembly Polls: EC orders transfer of DGP Rashmi Shukla after Congress alleges ‘bias against opposition’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra Assembly Polls: EC orders transfer of DGP Rashmi Shukla after Congress alleges ‘bias against opposition’

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024: Acting on complaints from INC and other parties, the Election Commission of India ordered the transfer of DGP Maharashtra, Rashmi Shukla, with immediate effect and directed the Chief Secretary to hand over her charge to the next senior most IPS officer in the cadre, newswire ANI reported, citing sources. On Friday, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut …

Congress Demands Removal of DGP Rashmi Shukla Amid Political Tensions
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Congress Demands Removal of DGP Rashmi Shukla Amid Political Tensions

ABP News  

Congress formally demands the removal of Maharashtra's Director General of Police (DGP), Rashmi Shukla, citing concerns about potential biases in investigations and governance. The Congress argues that Shukla's continued role may jeopardize the impartiality of law enforcement actions, particularly during the election period, as it raises concerns about potential biases in investigations and governance.

Rajeev Kumar Reappointed As Bengal Police Chief, To Assume Charge From July 16: Sources
5 months, 1 week ago

Rajeev Kumar Reappointed As Bengal Police Chief, To Assume Charge From July 16: Sources

News 18  

Rajeev Kumar is set to resume his role as Director General of Police, West Bengal, with an official order issued on Monday confirming his reappointment, sources told CNN-News18. This was not the first time Kumar has faced such action, before the 2016 state Assembly polls, he was also removed as the Kolkata police chief by the election body. Known as …

Andhra Pradesh poll violence: ECI summons Chief Secy & DGP
7 months, 1 week ago

Andhra Pradesh poll violence: ECI summons Chief Secy & DGP

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: Taking cognizance of the violence that erupted across Andhra Pradesh on the day of polling on Monday as well as after the elections on Tuesday, the Election Commission of India on Wednesday expressed its displeasure over the law and order situation in the State. The poll panel summoned Chief Secretary KS Jawahar Reddy and DGP Harish Kumar Gupta to …

Suspended IPS Officer Resigns, Eyes BJP Ticket in West Bengal Elections
9 months ago

Suspended IPS Officer Resigns, Eyes BJP Ticket in West Bengal Elections

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: A suspended IPS officer of the West Bengal cadre tendered his resignation to the Mamata Banerjee government on Thursday, triggering speculations of his entry to politics and contesting the Lok Sabha Election on a BJP ticket. Debasish Dhar, who became IPS in 2010 on promotion from the state police service, mentioned 'personal reasons' in his resignation letter as the …

Election Commission appoints Sanjay Mukherjee as West Bengal DGP
9 months ago

Election Commission appoints Sanjay Mukherjee as West Bengal DGP

Hindustan Times  

The Election Commission of India on Tuesday appointed IPS officer Sanjay Mukherjee as the new state Director General of Police, a day after it issued orders to remove Rajeev Kumar from the post. Election Commission of India Earlier on Monday, the poll panel had appointed IPS officer Vivek Sahay as the next DGP based on his seniority. However, since Sahay …

Election Commission removes WB DGP, Home Secys in 6 states
9 months ago

Election Commission removes WB DGP, Home Secys in 6 states

Op India  

In a decisive move towards upholding the principles of free, fair and transparent elections, the Election Commission of India has issued orders for the removal of Home Secretaries in six states namely Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. This step comes as part of the Commission’s resolve and commitment to maintaining a level playing field and ensuring …

Lok Sabha polls | West Bengal DGP Rajeev Kumar shunted out, Vivek Sahay is new DGP
9 months ago

Lok Sabha polls | West Bengal DGP Rajeev Kumar shunted out, Vivek Sahay is new DGP

The Hindu  

The Election Commission of India on Monday transferred West Bengal Director-General of Police Rajeev Kumar. In February 2019, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee sat on dharna when a team of Central Bureau of investigation knocked at Mr. Kumar’s residence to question him in connection with the chit fund scam. The West Bengal BJP leadership welcomed Mr. Kumar’s transfer. “We have no …

Rashmi Shukla to have 2-year tenure as DGP; will hold the post till Jan 2026
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Rashmi Shukla to have 2-year tenure as DGP; will hold the post till Jan 2026

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Director general of police Rashmi Shukla has been granted a two-year term till January 2026 to lead the Maharashtra police force. However, she will now retire on January 3, 2026, and hence Mumbai police commissioner Vivek Phansalkar can lose his chance to become DGP of the state. Mumbai, India - Jan. 9, 2024: IPS officer Rashmi Shukla of 1988 …

Rashmi Shukla takes charge as Maharashtra's 1st female Director General of Police
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Rashmi Shukla takes charge as Maharashtra's 1st female Director General of Police

India Today  

Senior Indian Police Service officer Rashmi Shukla on Tuesday took charge as the new Director General of Police in Maharashtra. Shukla also became the first female IPS officer to hold the highest rank in the state police force. Before being posted on a central deputation, Shukla had held several key posts in Maharashtra, including serving as the Pune police commissioner …

Rashmi Shukla takes charge as Maharashtra DGP
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Rashmi Shukla takes charge as Maharashtra DGP

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Senior Indian Police Service officer Rashmi Shukla on Tuesday took charge as the new Maharashtra Director General of Police becoming the first woman to do so. IPS officer Rashmi Shukla of the 1988 batch took over as the first female Director General of Police of Maharashtra on Tuesday. Shukla took charge from the Mumbai police commissioner Vivek Phansalkar, who …

Rashmi Shukla, who beat the odds — and political events — to become top cop
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Rashmi Shukla, who beat the odds — and political events — to become top cop

Hindustan Times  

Three days after empanelment committee of the Union Public Service Commission recommended three names — Rashmi Shukla, Mumbai police commissioner Vivek Phansalkar and Police Housing Corporation chief Sandeep Bishnoi — for the post of Maharashtra police chief, the state government appointed Shukla as the next Director General and Inspector General of Police, Maharashtra. Known to be close to Bharatiya Janata …

Rashmi Shukla appointed Maha DGP
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Rashmi Shukla appointed Maha DGP

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The state government on Thursday appointed 1988 batch Indian Police Service officer Rashmi Shukla as the Maharashtra director general of police, making her the first woman police chief of the state. Currently director general of the Sashastra Sena Bal, Shukla was one among three contenders for the top post, the others being police commissioner Vivek Phansalkar and Police Housing …

SSB chief Rashmi Shukla appointed as Maharashtra DGP
11 months, 2 weeks ago

SSB chief Rashmi Shukla appointed as Maharashtra DGP

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The Maharashtra government on Thursday appointed Rashmi Shukla, a 1988-batch Indian Police Service officer as the state’s next director general of police, the first woman police officer to hold the top police post in the state. Rashmi Shukla was appointed director general of the SSB in March last year Mumbai police commissioner Vivek Phansalkar is holding additional charge as …

Maharashtra government appoints Rashmi Shukla as Director General of Police
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra government appoints Rashmi Shukla as Director General of Police

India TV News  

The Maharashtra government has named Rashmi Shukla, a 1988 batch Indian Police Service officer, as the new Director General of Police. Shukla, formerly on central deputation leading Sashastra Seema Bal, served as additional director general of the Central Reserve Police Force before her current appointment. In her tenure within the state police, she held key positions such as Pune police …

Rashmi Shukla tipped to head state police
1 year, 3 months ago

Rashmi Shukla tipped to head state police

Hindustan Times  

Indian Police Service officer Rashmi Shukla may be in line to be the next state police chief, with incumbent director general Rajnish Seth -- due to retire on December 31 -- set to become chairperson of the Maharashtra Public Service Commission, people aware of the matter indicated. Once Seth takes over his new job, the government may appoint Shukla to …

Rashmi Shukla likely to be on state govt list of candidates for next DGP
1 year, 4 months ago

Rashmi Shukla likely to be on state govt list of candidates for next DGP

Hindustan Times  

Senior IPS officer Rashmi Shukla has emerged as a strong contender for the post of state police chief, two days after a court accepted the Central Bureau of Investigation’s closure report in a case pertaining to disclosure of her confidential report. Apart from Shukla, another prominent name on the list would likely be Mumbai police commissioner Vivek Phansalkar, who will …

Major administrative reshuffle in Haryana, Gurugram Police Commissioner among 20 IPS officers transferred
1 year, 4 months ago

Major administrative reshuffle in Haryana, Gurugram Police Commissioner among 20 IPS officers transferred

India TV News  

In a major administrative reshuffle, the Haryana government on Monday ordered the transfer and posting orders of 20 IPS officers with immediate effect, including Gurugram Police Commissioner. The administrative reshuffle came barely days after the appointment of IPS officer Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor as the new Haryana Director General of Police. 20 IPS officers transferred According to the order, Kala Ramachandran, …

K’taka govt reshuffles four IPS officers’ depts
1 year, 6 months ago

K’taka govt reshuffles four IPS officers’ depts

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru Karnataka IPS officers’ departments reshuffled. Senior IPS officer Alok Kumar was removed from his position as additional director general of police law and order. The government order read, “R Hithendra, IPS, additional director general of police, crimes & technical services, Bengaluru, is transferred with immediate effect and posted until further orders as additional director general of police, law and …

Maharashtra DGP proposes suspension of former Mumbai top cop Param Bir Singh and other police officers
3 years, 2 months ago

Maharashtra DGP proposes suspension of former Mumbai top cop Param Bir Singh and other police officers

India Today  

Maharashtra Director General of Police Sanjay Pande sent a proposal to the state government to suspend former Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh alongwith other police officers accused in the alleged extortion cases. The proposal by the DGP for suspension of Singh and other police officers, including officials of the ranks of deputy commissioner of police and assistant commissioner of …

Opinion | Transfers, Postings in Police as Commerce: Uddhav’s image has been badly dented
3 years, 8 months ago

Opinion | Transfers, Postings in Police as Commerce: Uddhav’s image has been badly dented

India TV News  

Senior BJP leader and former Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis has made a sensational allegation against Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray’s government. Fadnavis alleged that Rashmi Shukla, Commissioner, Intelligence, had submitted the report to Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray six months ago, but no action was taken. Since the matter related to Home Minister Anil Deshmukh, two NCP ministers, Nawab Malik and …

Unhappy with state govt, Maharashtra DGP takes up central deputation
4 years, 1 month ago

Unhappy with state govt, Maharashtra DGP takes up central deputation

Op India  

The Director-General of Police in Maharashtra, Subodh Kumar Jaiswal is reportedly unsatisfied with the Thackeray government regarding the recent reshuffle of some IPS officers. Unwilling to continue to work with the state govt, DGP Jaiswal had sought NOC from the state government for a central deputation, which was immediately granted by CM Thackeray and state Home Minister Anil Deshmukh. DGP …

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