Cop in OROP stir crackdown transferred, Major police reshuffle

Apart from Dy Commissioner Vijay Singh, Lt Governor moves 34 other officials to new postings

Ex-servicemen during their agitation for "One Rank One Pension" at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. Photo: PTI
Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Aug 21 2015 | 3:50 PM IST
In a major reshuffle, the Delhi Lt Governor today transferred 35 police officials including Deputy Commissioner of Police (New Delhi) Vijay Singh, who was involved in the crackdown on agitating army veterans demanding One-Rank-One-Pension at Jantar Mantar here.

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Singh has been transferred to the north-west district of Delhi Police, a senior police official said, adding Jatin Narwal, currently additional DCP in New Delhi district, will replace him.

In northwest district, Vijay Singh will replace DCP N Gnanasambandan, who has been transferred to the Police Training College as its new Vice-Principal, the official said.

The reshuffle included six officials of ACP rank who have been transferred on promotion, the official added.

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First Published: Aug 21 2015 | 3:32 PM IST

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