Over a month after 84 police officers — assistant police inspectors (APIs), police sub-inspectors (PSIs), and police inspectors (PIs) — were transferred out of Mumbai, most have yet to be formally relieved from current postings. The delay has not only stalled their official movement but has also disrupted the lives of their families, especially children, who are now stuck mid-academic year.
 
The transfer orders were issued on May 27 as part of routine departmental reshuffles under the Maharashtra police. In total, 84 officers were posted to various cities, including Nagpur, Pune, Navi Mumbai, Thane, Nashik, Solapur, Amravati, and Nanded.

Speaking to mid-day, several officers shared their frustration, revealing that their relieving letters have been inexplicably delayed. While most say they’re willing to wait another month if necessary, they are deeply concerned about their children’s education.

“I don’t know whom to approach. This is above our superiors. Decisions are taken at headquarters, and we’re too junior to question them,” said one officer on condition of anonymity. “At least one or two officers in every police station are in this situation. It’s been nearly a month, and we still haven’t heard anything.”