Sanjay Kumar Verma, IPS of 1990 batch has been appointed the Director General of Police (DGP) of Maharashtra. Verma was appointed following removal of Rashmi Shukla from the position on Monday.
Verma, who was Director General of the Legal and Technical Department, assumed the new post immediately on Tuesday, as the Assembly elections have been announced and will be held on November 20.
The Election Commission had ordered the removal of the controversial Rashmi Shukla following complaints received from opposition leaders.
Sanjay Verma is due to retire from service on superannuation in April 2028