Maharashtra appoints Iqbal Singh Chahal as Additional Chief Secretary (Home) amid criticism.

Maharashtra appoints 1989 batch IAS officer Iqbal Singh Chahal as Additional Chief Secretary (Home) amid rising criticism of the department, particularly over sexual abuse cases. Chahal, who previously managed Mumbai's Covid-19 infrastructure, will succeed Sujata Saunik. The government has also formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the Badlapur case, with assurances of severe punishment for the perpetrator.

August 22, 2024
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