New Delhi, 3 January: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met with retired Police Director General of Police (DGP) Rashmi Shukla on Saturday. The courtesy meeting took place at the Chief Minister’s residence in Mumbai, where he extended his best wishes for her distinguished career and future endeavours.
The Maharashtra Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) shared details of the meeting on the social media platform X. The post mentioned that CM Fadnavis met Rashmi Shukla at her residence and congratulated her on her successful career. A photograph of the meeting was also included with the post.
Rashmi Shukla, Maharashtra Police’s first woman DGP, retired on Saturday. On her farewell, she expressed emotional reflections, saying the moment brought back memories of the past. She acknowledged that the Maharashtra Police had given her much and taught her valuable lessons.
She stated, “I am retiring from the Indian Police Service and this is a very emotional moment for me. Maharashtra Police has given me a lot, and I have learned much here. As a team, we raised Maharashtra Police to new heights. I feel deep satisfaction and wish all officers and staff good health and a bright future.”
A guard of honour was held in her honour at the Naigaon Police Ground in Dadar. The farewell ceremony was attended by several senior police officers and personnel, celebrating her long and remarkable service. An IPS officer from the 1988 batch, Rashmi Shukla made history by becoming the first woman to lead the Maharashtra Police.
During the Maha Vikas Aghadi government’s tenure, cases were registered against Rashmi Shukla relating to an alleged phone tapping incident. These cases caused significant political and administrative stir. However, all cases were later withdrawn. Opposition parties had accused her of bias during the assembly elections, which led the Election Commission to order her transfer. Subsequently, she was reinstated in her position.
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