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Rashmi Shukla becomes Maharashtra’s first woman DGP
Updated On: 05 January, 2024 05:28 AM IST | Mumbai | Faizan Khan
1988 batch IPS officer assumes role despite past controversies
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Rashmi Shukla, the new DGP of the Maharashtra Police. Pic/Twitter
Rashmi Shukla, a 1988 batch IPS officer, has become the first woman Director General of Police (DGP) of the Maharashtra Police. As the senior-most officer, Shukla emerged as the frontrunner for the top post following the retirement of her batchmate Rajnish Seth on December 31, who now serves as the chairman of the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC). Mumbai Police Commissioner Vivek Phansalkar, who temporarily assumed the state DGP role, will officially pass on the charge to Shukla on Friday.
Shukla’s journey includes a central deputation since 2020, initiated after the Maha Vikas Aghadi government came to power in 2019. Initially assigned to a civil defence post, she later transitioned to central deputation, holding roles in the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) before currently heading the Shasastra Seema Bal, established as the Special Service Bureau in May 1963, following the 1962 Chinese aggression.
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