ECI orders transfer of key police officers in Jammu and Kashmir before Assembly elections.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered the transfer of key police officers in Jammu and Kashmir ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, including the SSP of Srinagar, Baramulla, and Kupwara, as well as the SP of Handwara. The ECI has requested the J&K administration to submit a list of suitable IPS officers for these vacant positions by August 29. The commission has also approved the appointment of Nalin Prabhat IPS as the DG (Operations and Security) of J&K police until September 30, and extended the inter-cadre deputation tenure of IAS officer Syeed Fakhruddin Hamid for two years.

August 28, 2024
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