Mumbai, April 20: In a significant administrative reshuffle aimed at bolstering law and order, the Maharashtra government transferred nine Indian Police Service (IPS) officers on Monday. This transfer will introduce new leadership in key districts such as Satara, Sangli, Gadchiroli, Kolhapur, and Jalna.
The government stated that these strategic appointments are intended to streamline police administration and enhance the efficiency of the state’s security framework.
Tushar Dosi has been moved from his position as Superintendent of Police in Satara to take charge as the Superintendent of Police in Sangli. Notably, Dosi was recently at the center of a political controversy surrounding the Satara district council elections, leading to calls for his suspension and mandatory leave.
Nikhil Pingale has been appointed as the new Superintendent of Police in Satara, replacing Dosi after his transfer from the position of Deputy Commissioner of Police in Pune.
Similarly, Sandeep Ghughe has been relieved of his duties in Sangli and appointed as Deputy Commissioner (Security) in the State Intelligence Department in Mumbai. Yogesh Gupta has been transferred from Superintendent of Police in Kolhapur to the position of Additional Charge Deputy Inspector General in the Gadchiroli Range.
Additionally, Nilotpal has been appointed as the new Superintendent of Police in Kolhapur, while M. Ramesh has been promoted to serve as the Superintendent of Police in Gadchiroli.
This reshuffle extends to the State Crime Investigation Department and covers northern Maharashtra. Maheshwar Reddy has been transferred from Jalna to the State Crime Investigation Department in Pune. Shrikant Dhivare has moved from Dhule to take over as Superintendent of Police in Jalna, and Rajkumar Shinde has been reassigned from Pune to serve as Superintendent of Police in Washim.
The state government has instructed the Director General of Police to initiate immediate actions to ensure a smooth transition, prioritizing public safety and order. The order states that this decision was made with the approval of the competent authority and aims to establish a stronger law and order framework across the state.
Tushar Dosi recently made headlines following chaos during the Satara district council elections, where a scuffle occurred between two senior ministers, Shambhuraj Desai and Makrand Patil, within the polling area. Dosi faced allegations of police misconduct and undermining democracy as police detained two members of the Nationalist Congress Party at the time they were about to vote.
Amid accusations of bias and failure to maintain order, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis ordered an investigation. Prior to today’s official transfers, Dosi was placed on mandatory leave at the end of March 2026.
Dosi first gained notoriety during the Maratha reservation movements in Jalna, where he oversaw police action in Antarwali Sarati, leading to public outrage due to violent lathi charges on protesting Maratha reservation supporters.
Due to intense pressure from Maratha activists, he was transferred twice within a day. Since then, both political allies and opposition leaders have closely monitored his career.
As Superintendent of Police in Satara, Dosi faced further criticism for his handling of a case involving the suicide of a female doctor in Phaltan.
Public and legislative scrutiny intensified regarding the pace of investigations into allegations of rape and harassment against a police sub-inspector, as well as comments made by Dosi.
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