Inquiry into police shooting on farmers underway, officer said to be camping in Mumbai to make his transfer come through

Amid the ongoing inquiry on the police firing in Maval that killed three farmers, Superintendent of Police Sandip Karniku00a0-- who was blamed for the incident manyu00a0-- has reportedly filed an application requesting transfer.


Cause and effect: Police firing on agitating farmers in Maval killed
three people on August 9, with Superintendent of Police Sandip Karniku00a0
facing flak for it in the aftermath of the incident. File Pic

Sources in the home ministry said that it was likely the request would be accepted, considering the ongoing inquiry headed by a retired high court judge. Highly placed sources said Karnik's application could be approved, as it would eliminate chances of interference, if any, by the top cop.