Govt orders posting of Nikhil Borkar as SSP Budgam, Al-Tahir Geelani asked to await posting at PHQ

Srinagar, Apr 27 : The government of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday transferred Nikhil Borkar (IPS), SSP (Tech) CID headquarters, and posted him as Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Budgam.

Amid Model Code of Conduct (MCC) in place in view of Lok Sabha elections across the country, the order issued by Home Department has been done following the nod by the Chief Electoral Officer J&K.

“In the interest of administration, it is hereby ordered that Shri Nikhil Borkar, IPS, SSP (Tech) CID Hqrs., is transferred and posted as Senior Superintendent of Police, Budgam, vice Shri Al-Tahir Geelani,” the order said, adding, “Further, Shri Al- Tahir Geelani, shall await posting at Police Headquarters, till further orders,” order reads.