2 UTs And Curious Case Of Two Special CPs: July To Put Many Heavyweights On Toes?

Two post of police chiefs are going to be vacant by July where one has already got vacant after Satish Khandare moved to Delhi from Ladakh and one of Puducherry DGP which will get vacant in the month of July when Manoj Lal retire. The question of who among Special CPs will move to Ladakh and Puducherry is perhaps getting some currency in power corridors these days. As per practice, factors like MHA's opinion, station seniority/tenure, and hard posting calculations will play a role in shifting Special CPs from Delhi. However, among all the factors MHA's opinion will be playing a significant role this time as in the recent past relations between AGMUT IPS officers and MHA were not quite comfortable and given the current situation of Delhi Police where the force is under strong spotlight, one cannot expect that things will go in normal routine. According to top sources, name of female Special CP and one male Special CP are under consideration for Ladakh and Puducherry." MHA is keeping a tight vigil on Special CPs and flipping over the performance of some Special CPs, there are some Special CP who have "know it all attitude" which sometimes annoys the top brass and the Ministry", a top source said. Therefore, the chances of heavyweights getting under consideration cannot be ruled out.