Sanjay Verma took over as the DGP of Maharashtra on November 5, a day after incumbent Shukla was removed on a directive of the Election Commission of India (ECI) ahead of the November 20 state assembly polls
18 November,2024 01:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Party claims that making Verma’s role temporary contradicts Election Commission’s directive, undermines effective leadership
07 November,2024 07:34 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
Move follows the removal of DG Rashmi Shukla who has been placed on compulsory leave by the Election Commission
06 November,2024 11:50 AM IST | Mumbai | Faizan Khan
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IPS Sanjay Verma is a 1990-batch officer and was serving as DG of law and Technical. He is set to retire in April 2028 and was topping the list of consideration for the Maharashtra DGP post
05 November,2024 11:05 PM IST | Mumbai | Faizan Khan
With DGP sent on compulsory leave following complaints from opposition, Mumbai police commissioner given temporary charge
05 November,2024 09:32 AM IST | Mumbai | Faizan Khan
The Chief Secretary has also been directed to send a panel of three IPS officers by 05.11.2024 (1 pm) for appointment as DGP Maharashtra
04 November,2024 04:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray, who was present at the media briefing, also welcomed the EC decision on Maharashtra DGP Rashmi Shukla
04 November,2024 02:22 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra’s Director General of Police, Rashmi Shukla, faces controversy ahead of the Assembly elections as opposition leaders demand her removal. Alleging bias and a history of surveillance on political rivals, Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT) claim Shukla's role could impact the fairness of the upcoming elections.
04 November,2024 01:48 PM IST | Mumbai | Anisha Shrivastava
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has raised concerns over heightened security for Maharashtra's Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis, questioning the need for such measures and criticising DGP Rashmi Shukla’s alleged political bias. Raut and Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole argue these actions may impact a fair election process.
03 November,2024 01:36 PM IST | Mumbai
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut has raised concerns about the impartiality of Maharashtra’s upcoming Assembly election, questioning DGP Rashmi Shukla’s neutrality. Alleging her bias toward BJP, he joins Congress in urging the Election Commission to remove her from the position, citing instances of alleged misconduct.
01 November,2024 01:09 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
