In a dramatic turn of events Mumbai Police Commissioner Rakesh Maria, who was heading the Sheena Bora murder case that allegedly involves Indrani Mukerjea, has been promoted to DG Home Guard, on Tuesday.
Ahmed Jawed has replaced Maria as the Mumbai top-cop.
According to reports, Jawed is likely to take his place as the new Mumbai Police Commissioner today.
No connection between Sheena Bora murder probe, Rakesh Maria’s removal: KP Bakshi
Maharashtra Home Secretary KP Bakshi said that there was no connection between Sheena Bora murder probe and Rakesh Maria’s removal as Mumbai Police Commissioner.
“There is no political reason behind this, it’s a routine transfer,” KP Bakshi said.
“There should be no question of any connection between Sheena Bora murder probe and Rakesh Maria’s promotion transfer,” he added.