“Ahead of the Telangana State Assembly elections, the Election Commission reassigns top officials and demands enhanced vigilance in critical departments. “
Source: SNS NEWZ
Hyderabad: In a significant development preceding the Telangana State Assembly elections, the Election Commission of India has undertaken a substantial administrative restructuring. Key figures in the state have been reassigned, including Hyderabad Police Commissioner C.V Anand, Warangal Commissioner A V Ranganath, and Nizamabad Police Chief V Satyanarayana. A total of 13 high-ranking police officers, one IAS officer, and four District Collectors have been relocated.
The list of transferred Superintendent of Police (SP) officials comprises:
- Sanga Reddy: M Ramana
- Kama Reddy: B Srinivas Reddy
- Jagityal: A Bhaskar
- MahbubNagar: K Narasimha
- Nagarkurnool: K Manohar
- Jogulamba Gadwal: K Srujana
- Mahbubabad: G Chandramohan
- Narayanpet: N Venkateshwarulu
- Jayashankar Bhupalapally: P Karunakar
- Suryapet: Rajender Prasad
Furthermore, IAS officer Md Musharraf Ali Faruqui, the recently appointed Director of Excise and Prohibition, has been reassigned. An official communication from the ECI stated that the transferred officials are prohibited from participating in any election-related activities until the completion of the state elections in 2023. The Chief Secretary has been tasked with presenting a panel of three IPS officers for the positions of Commissioner of Police (CPs) and SPs by 5 PM on October 12, 2023.
In an additional directive, the Chief Secretary, who previously held additional charges in the Excise, Commercial Taxes, and Endowment departments, has been relieved of these roles. The CS has been instructed to promptly appoint a full-time Principal Secretary for Excise, Commercial Taxes, and Endowment. This appointment aims for the daily monitoring of the flow of liquor, drugs, and freebies in the state.
Additionally, Director of Excise and Prohibition Commissioner T. K Sri Devi and Secretary of the Department of Transport K S Srinivas Raju have been transferred out of their positions, effective immediately.
