Delhi Lieutenant Governor Orders Major Police Reshuffle Amid Rising Tensions

Delhi's Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has ordered the immediate transfer of 36 IPS and five DANIPS officers. With upcoming protests, Section 163 of BNSS will be enforced in several areas of Delhi from September 30 to October 5 for public safety.

In a significant move, Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Tuesday mandated the transfer of 36 Indian Police Service (IPS) officers and five Delhi Andaman and Nicobar Islands Police Service (DANIPS) officers with immediate effect. According to an official order, the decision has been taken in the larger public interest following a review of recommendations by the Police Establishment Board.

Meanwhile, anticipating protests, demonstrations, and campaigns in the national capital during the first week of October, the Office of the Commissioner of Police, Delhi, announced on Monday the enforcement of Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) at various locations. The enforcement will be effective from September 30 to October 5.

A statement from the Commissioner's office read, "The general atmosphere in Delhi is sensitive from a law and order standpoint due to several current issues such as the communal atmosphere regarding the proposed Waqf Amendment Bill, the issue of Shahi Idgah in Sadar Bazaar, the politically charged MCD Standing Committee elections, and the pending declaration of DUSU Elections results, among others." Additionally, ongoing legislative assembly elections in Jammu, Kashmir, and Haryana necessitate continuous monitoring of movement at Delhi borders, the order added. (ANI)

(With inputs from agencies.)