Archive · 27 Jul 2025
MP CM Orders Transfers After Harda Lathi Charge
The leader of Madhya Pradesh, Dr. Mohan Yadav, decided to move some important officials in Harda because of a protest where police used too much force.
The police officers and other district officials were moved after an investigation showed they didn't handle things properly.
This happened after police hit people with sticks during a protest.
The Chief Minister was in Dubai when he heard about it and ordered an investigation.
This decision was made because they didn't handle the situation well.
Madhya Pradesh CM ordered transfers following the Harda lathi charge.
ASP, SDOP, and SDM of Harda district were transferred.
SHO of Harda City Kotwali and Traffic Police in-charge were removed from field duty.
An inquiry revealed lapses by police and district administration.
Action was taken due to inappropriate use of force and handling of the situation.
- Who
- ASP RD Prajapati, SDOP Archana Sharma, and SDM Khuman Shanu Devadiya were transferred. City Kotwali SHO Prahlad Singh Marskoley, and Traffic Inspector Sandeep Sunesh were removed from field duty.
- What
- Transfers of officials due to the Harda lathi charge.
- When
- Ordered on Sunday (reported), following a lathi charge on July 13.
- Where
- Harda district, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- Due to inappropriate and excessive use of force at a community-run hostel and failure to handle the situation with required sensitivity.
Protesters' Perspective
Government's Perspective
Use of Force
Protesters' Perspective
Protesters claim that police used excessive force during a demonstration.
Government's Perspective
The CM states officials used inappropriate and excessive force.
- Affected Officials
- ASP RD Prajapati, SDOP Archana Sharma, SDM Khuman Shanu Devadiya, City Kotwali SHO Prahlad Singh Marskoley, and Traffic Inspector Sandeep Sunesh
- Location
- Harda district, Madhya Pradesh
- Incident
- Lathi charge at Rajput Hostel during Karni Sena protest
- Action Taken By
- Madhya Pradesh CM Dr. Mohan Yadav
