Maharashtra’s First Woman DGP Rashmi Shukla Retires After 37.5 Years in IPS
Maharashtra’s First Woman DGP Rashmi Shukla Retires After 37.5 Years in IPS
Rashmi Shukla, the first woman to serve as Director General of Police (DGP) in Maharashtra, retired on Saturday, concluding a remarkable 37-and-a-half-year career in the Indian Police Service. She was honoured with a ceremonial guard of honour at the Naigaon Police Ground.
An officer of the 1988 IPS batch, Shukla made history by leading the Maharashtra Police, though her tenure was not without challenges. During the Maha Vikas Aghadi government’s term, she faced allegations related to phone-tapping, which were later dropped following a change in administration. She was also transferred during the Assembly elections after opposition parties raised concerns about her impartiality but was reinstated once the BJP-led government returned to power.
At her farewell, Shukla reflected on her long career, expressing pride in serving the Maharashtra Police and ensuring stability in law and order over the past two years. She highlighted that key festivals and elections were conducted smoothly under her watch, attributing the achievements to the collective efforts of the police force.
Shukla also pointed to progress in Naxal-affected areas such as Gadchiroli and Gondia, noting a marked reduction in insurgent activity during her leadership, marking a significant achievement in maintaining internal security.
