Among the SPs shunted out are three commissioners of police from Telangana (Warangal, Hyderabad & Nizamabad), two from MP (Jabalpur, Bhind), 3 SPs (Korba, Rajnandgaon, Durg) & 2 additional SPs from Chhattisgarh (Bilaspur & Durg). SPs were transferred in border districts of Rajasthan — seen as sensitive and part of the liquor transit route — Hanumangarh, Churu and Bhiwadi.
The decision came at a review meeting held by chief election commissioner Rajiv Kumar, who had earlier issued clear directive to officials to ensure free, fair, and inducement-free elections | Latest News India
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During a review, the EC found that the performance of some officers was unsatisfactory and they were found complacent, if not complicit in various matters, including the illegal supply of liquor as a possible poll inducement, sources said.