On Tuesday, the Election Commission issued a directive to state Chief Secretary BP Gopalika, granting permission to appoint Sanjay Mukherjee as the new Director General of Bengal Police. The letter, signed by Secretary Rakesh Kumar, instructed the state to inform by 5 pm that Sanjay had been given the charge of DG, marking a swift change in the top police leadership of the state.Sanjay Mukherjee is a 1989 batch IPS officer
Sanjay Mukherjee's appointment comes amidst the Election Commission's active involvement in overseeing administrative changes ahead of upcoming elections. With this directive, Mukherjee assumes the responsibility of leading the Bengal Police force, bringing forth potential shifts in law enforcement strategies and priorities.