India's Election Commission transfers Maharashtra's DGP Rashmi Shukla amid election bias allegations.

The Election Commission of India has ordered the transfer of Maharashtra's Director General of Police, Rashmi Shukla, ahead of the state's Assembly elections on November 20. This decision follows allegations from opposition parties, including Congress, accusing Shukla of bias and involvement in illegal phone tapping of opposition leaders. Mumbai Police Commissioner Vivek Phansalkar has been appointed as the interim DGP until a new officer is selected.

November 04, 2024
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