ECI orders transfer of 8 IAS & IPS officers ahead of elections

Bhubaneswar: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday directed Chief Secretary of Odisha to transfer eight IAS and IPS officers to a non-election related posts with immediate effect.

The list includes 5 SPs, IGP (central range) and two collectors. The Chief Secretary has also been asked to provide a panel of three eligible officers each for these posts by 5 pm.