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Major Reshuffle In Effect To Bring Transparency: Delhi Police Commissioner
Delhi Police Department been through major re-shuffling on September 25 under Rakesh Asthana and gets a nod from Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal. The department was previously headed by three Special Commissioners, now reduced to two after CP Sanjay Singh being shunted out to licensing. Besides, several officers have been transferred department-wise and district-wise. According to Asthana, this move is expected to bring transparency and… read-more
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Rakesh Asthana Named as Delhi's New Police Commissioner
Rakesh Asthana, who is currently serving as the Chief of the Border Security Force (BSF) will hold the prestigious position of the Delhi Police Commissioner. IPS Officer Balaji Srivastava will be replaced by 1984 batch IPS Officer Asthana, as per the circular issued by MHA on July 27th. He has been given the post of Delhi Police Commissioner before three days he was to be superannuated.
Tags: Delhi Police Commissioner, Delhi Police, Rakesh Asthana, appointment
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CBI Exonerates NCB's Rakesh Asthana In Sterling Biotech Bribery Case
The CBI has acquitted the BSF and NCB chief Rakesh Asthana over his involvement in the Sterling Biotech bribery case. A potential nominee as the next CBI chief, Asthana was inquired for being the suspected recipient of unaccounted money endorsed by Sterling’s fugitive owners - Sandesara Brothers. Claiming that nothing substantiated Asthana's involvement in the bank fraud case, the CBI held that transfers to suspicious RA were' running account… read-more
Tags: CBI, Rakesh Asthana, Sterling biotech, Sandesara Brothers, BSF, NCB
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BSF Says Pakistan Uses Drones For Spying, Smuggling Arms In India
BSF Director General Rakesh Asthana on February 3 accused Pakistan of using drones for spying and smuggling arms, explosives and narcotics in Indian territory, especially in Punjab and Jammu. Addressing ‘Aero India 2021' seminar, Asthana revealed that there were 77 such incidents in 2020. He said Pakistan is also looking for drones that can cover a range of over 150 kilometers. Reportedly, Pakistan currently uses drones made in China, Russia… read-more
Tags: BSF Chief, Rakesh Asthana, Aero India 2021, Pakistan, Drone
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