Archive · 27 Jul 2026
14 Police Officials Transferred for Datia Bypoll
The Election Commission of India (ECI) ordered the transfer of 14 police officials in the Chambal-Gwalior region, including Datia district, to ensure a fair and transparent by-election.
Seven of these officials were transferred directly by the ECI, while the rest were moved because they had served more than three years in their current posts.
The transferred officials include several station house officers (SHOs) and sub-inspectors, who have been temporarily reassigned to new units or the Police Headquarters in Bhopal.
New officials have taken their places to maintain law and order during the election period.
14 police officials transferred in Chambal-Gwalior region, including Datia district.
Seven officials transferred on ECI directives, seven due to completing three years in their posts.
Transferred officials include SHOs and sub-inspectors from various police stations.
New officials have been posted to replace the transferred ones.
Transfers aim to ensure a fair and transparent electoral process during the Datia by-election.
- Who
- 14 police officials in the Chambal-Gwalior region, including Datia district
- What
- Transfer of police officials
- When
- On the directives of the Election Commission of India (ECI) dated July 26
- Where
- Chambal-Gwalior region, including Datia district, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- To ensure a fair and transparent electoral process during the Datia by-election and as per ECI guidelines for officials completing three years in a constituency
ECI Directive
Local Police Administration
Reason for Transfer
ECI Directive
Ensuring fair and transparent electoral process
Local Police Administration
Officials had completed more than three years in the constituency
- Number of Officials Transferred
- 14
- Region Affected
- Chambal-Gwalior, including Datia district
- Date of ECI Directive
- July 26
- Current Posting Status
- Temporary until further orders
- Key Officials Transferred
- Seven SHOs and seven Sub-Inspectors