Srinagar, Feb 27 (KNS): The Inspector General of Police Kashmir Zone on Tuesday ordered cancellation of all transfers ordered on February 25 following instructions from the Election Commission of India in view of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
In an order, a copy of which lies with KNS, IGP Kashmir VK Birdhi stated that in pursuance to the instructions/clarification issued by the Election Commission of India, the transfer effected vide ZPHQ order No.
756 of 2024 dated 25.02.2024 is hereby cancelled ab-initio.
The order states that however, instruction of the Election Commission, which continues to apply to J&K stands adhered to in letter and spirit.
?Earlier, the Election Commission had stated that all the DEOs, Dy. DEOs, RO, AROs, and Range ADGs, lGs, DlGs, SSPs, SPs, Addl. SPs, Dy. SPs, Circle Officers (or equivalent rank police officers) shall be posted out if they are completing 3 years during the last 4 years in the same Parliamentary Constituency or districts.
“Thus, the Commission's instructions dated 23.02.2024 would be applicable only on the above officers. Moreover, it shall be ensured that ROs and AROs are not posted in the Parliamentary Constituency which is comprised of their Home District,” it said.
The Poll Body said that the States/UTs with upto 5 Parliamentary Constituencies shall be exempted from the instructions dated 23.O2.2024.
It said that the compliance report from the Chief Secretary and DGP of the concerned states may be sent immediately. (KNS)