Former Gujarat DGP P C Thakur, who has been appointed as the Director General of Fire Services, Civil Defence and Home Guards in New Delhi on central deputation, has gone on sick leave, an official said.
The official from state DGP office revealed that Thakur has gone on leave as he might be miffed over his new appointment as he wanted to remain in Gujarat due to his wife's ill health.
Thakur, who was appointed as the DGP of Gujarat in 2013, went on leave within hours after the Department of Personnel and Training announced his appointment on central deputation in New Delhi on Friday.
"Thakur sir might have been upset, as he was not ready to go to Delhi owing to his wife's critical health. It is obvious that he cannot leave his wife in such condition. Even top leaders in government know about her ill health. Thakur sir may not be ready to leave Gujarat owning to such problem," said an official seeking anonymity.
"After learning about his transfer to Delhi, he has sent a letter to the state government informing about his decision that he would proceed on a sick leave. He didn't even attend the phone calls of several officers and staff and went on leave on the same day when the news about his transfer came (on Friday)," the official said.
It is also learnt that Thakur left the office in haste, as he did not even wait for official handing over of his charge, which was then given to senior IPS officer P P Pandey a day after he went on leave.
Despite repeated attempts, Thakur did not respond to calls or text messages.
Meanwhile, state Home Minister Rajni Patel said he was not aware about Thakur's unwillingness to go to Delhi.
When asked if he has received a letter by Thakur in this regard, Patel said, "I am not yet aware about that letter. I will look into it once it reaches my office.
