Rashmi Shukla, a 1988-batch IPS officer, took charge as the 48th DGP of Maharashtra in January this year, making her the first woman officer to head the state police.

Sanjay Kumar Verma was appointed as Maharashtra's new Director General of Police (DGP) on Tuesday. He succeeded Rashmi Shukla, who was removed on a directive of the Election Commission of India (ECI),

Mumbai Police Commissioner Vivek Phansalkar, a 1989-batch IPS officer, will temporarily take over the Maharashtra Director General of Police charge

Acting on the opposition's allegations of phone-tapping against her, Shukla was removed by the poll body from her current post.

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NCP, Shiv Sena, and Congress welcome EC's decision to transfer Maharashtra DGP Rashmi Shukla, citing political interference concerns.

Maharashtra's DGP Rashmi Shukla has been transferred following allegations of bias against opposition parties, including Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT). The Election Commission acted on complaints, emphasizing the need for impartiality in the upcoming assembly elections.

NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar and his MVA allies Shiv Sena (UBT) and Congress on Monday welcomed the Election Commission’s move to direct the Maharashtra government to transfer DGP Rashmi Shukla with im

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar had "warned officials to not only be impartial and fair but also perceived to be non-partisan in their conduct while carrying out their duties," sources said.

Secretary has been directed to submit a panel of three IPS officers for the appointment of the new DGP by 1 PM on November 5, 2024