SJM Gilani transferred, posted as ADGP (Armed)

Jammu, Feb 23: Syed Javaid Mujtaba Gillani , IPS (JK 1994) on his repatriation from Anti Corruption Bureau, J&K, to the Home Department has been posted as ADGP, Armed, J&K vice A. K. Choudhary, IPS (JK 1991).

The order to this effect was issued by the J&K Government, Home Department vide Order No. 188 – Home of 2019 Dated 23.02.2019.

Earlier in the day, Gilani’s repatriation order was issued by the General Administration Department (vigilance), Jammu vide its order No. 07 – GAD (Vig) of 2019 Dated 23.02.2019. The order reveals that a committee was constituted in this regard under the Jammu and Kashmir State Vigilance Commission Act, 2011. The committee had recommended Gilani’s repatriation to the Home Department.

Pertinently, SJM Gilani, a 1994  batch officer of Indian Police Service (IPS), was placed IGP, Kashmir, on March 15, 2015. He was removed as IGP, Kashmir, on May 13, 2017 in controversial circumstance as violence during his period had escalated.