East Jaiñtia Hills Superintendent of Police (SP) Jagpal Singh Dhanoa has been transferred to Ri Bhoi district.
The incumbent SP of Ri Bhoi Giri Prasad M will take Dhanoa’s place.
This came following the Meghalaya High Court order yesterday directing the government to take immediate action for transfer of Dhanoa for his failure to stop illegal mining and transportation of coal in East Jaiñtia Hills.
His failure to contain coal illegalities was noted by the high court from the 19th interim report of Justice B P Katakey.