Nagaland Law Students’ Federation (NLSF) has appealed to the state government to reconsider its decision of transferring of DGP Nagaland Rupin Sharma.
A press note by NLSF president Imliben Lemtur, general secretary, Medochutuo Kiewhuo and info & pub secy. Roland, claimed that “the government decision to transfer, is clashing with the public feelings, its faith and inspired by his impeccable track records…”
It said the issue was turning into a tense loggerhead and may lead to a backlash.
While highlighting the measure taken by Rupin to revamp the department, NLSF said that the public want a people’s DGP and he fits the category significantly and vividly. NLSF criticized the government for branding and tagging Rupin as inexperienced, saying it was a flimsy ground and bears mala fide intention.
While not denying that the state had appointed Rupin as DGP by flouting the laid down procedures– which requires 28 years of service for the state under special category status, NLSF said that the incoming officer, a year senior to him, also did not fulfil the criteria. NLSF further said it was a direct violation of Supreme Court order, where a DG’s tenure is clearly fixed for two years to avoid political pressure and so as to discharge the responsibility in a professional manner.