Amidst violence, SSP of Srinagar transferred to Manipur?
Violence continues in Manipur. Meanwhile, srinagar Senior Superintendent of police (SSP) Rakesh Balwal hasbeen sent back to Manipur cadre. Balwal is considered an expert in handling terrorist related matters. Balwal wassent to Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram and Union Territory (AGMUT) cadre in december 2021. Now he willbe given a new posting in Manipur, where violent clashes have been taking place between the Meitei and tribalKuki communities since May this year and the situation in the state is worsening. Recently, the tension increasedfurther after the picture of dead bodies of two students went viral on social media. Demonstrations are takingplace at various places.Rakesh Balwal is a resident of Udhampur.An official order said that the Appointments Committee of the cabinet has approved the home Ministry'sproposal to send back IPS Rakesh Balwal from AGMUT cadre to Manipur cadre. Balwal is a resident ofUdhampur in Jammu and Kashmir. He has served in various positions in Manipur police and was last SeniorSuperintendent of police, Churachandpur in 2017. He has also worked in areas like Thobal and Imphal.
Took over the post of SSP of SrinagarIt is noteworthy that Rakesh had taken over as SSP of srinagar at a time when the city was witnessing severalterrorist activities including killing of minorities and attacks on policemen. After assuming charge, Balwalfocused on improving law and order within the city. Focused and ensured that there were no terrorists from hereand no attacks on minorities or security forces.
Took over the post of SSP of SrinagarIt is noteworthy that Rakesh had taken over as SSP of srinagar at a time when the city was witnessing severalterrorist activities including killing of minorities and attacks on policemen. After assuming charge, Balwalfocused on improving law and order within the city. Focused and ensured that there were no terrorists from hereand no attacks on minorities or security forces.