Delhi: EC transfers DCP South-East Chinmoy Biswal after Jamia, Shaheen Bagh firing incidents

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday transferred DCP (South-East) Chinmoy Biswal days after the firing incidents at Shaheen Bagh and Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI). Chinmoy Biswal would now report to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The election commission has directed Kumar Gyanesh to take charge as DCP (South-East) immediately.

In a statement, the election commission said, "Chinmoy Biswal IPS (2008), DCP (South-East) stands relieved from his present post with immediate effect and shall report to MHA. In view of ongoing situation, Commission directs Kumar Gyanesh, DANIPS (1997) shall take charge as DCP (South-East) immediately."

"The Ministry of Home Affairs/Delhi Commissioner of Police may however immediately send a panel of three names to the EC for posting a suitable officer as the regular DCP (South-East)" the EC said.