Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (UM)

Udupi, Dec 28: If sources are to be believed, superintendent of police (SP) Annmalai is likely to be transferred to Bengaluru by December 31.

Sources said that Annamalai is being promoted and transferred to the post of DCP (west), Bengaluru.

The post is currently being held by Labhu Ram, who had earlier served as SP of Dakhina Kannada.

Sources also said that Labhu Ram is likely to be transferred to Lokayukta, probably in place of Sonia Narang.

However, it is also said that due to zilla panchayat elections to be held in January or February, the transfer may be postponed. Sources said that an early transfer of Annamalai may hinder Congress' chances in the ZP polls, as BJP and people in general are already protesting against Annamalai's transfer. Hence, the transfer may be put off till March, sources said.

Annamalai has been serving in Udupi district for the post two-and-a-half years, first as ASP of Karkala with additional charge of Kundapur, and then as SP of Udupi district from the past one year. Normally, ASP is not promoted to the of SP in the same district, but an exception was made in case of Annamalaik due to his uprightness and efficient, good work.

There have been allegations that Annamalai's probable tranfer was being done on behest of some groups who were not happy with the tight hold he had on anti-social elements, but he had dismissed the rumours.