GUWAHATI: In preparation for the upcoming bye-election in the 88-Samaguri Assembly Constituency, the Election Commission has approved key transfers and postings of officers, effective immediately.
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The decision follows recommendations provided in correspondence from the Department of Home on November 10, 2024.
The Commission has appointed Jayanta Baruah, APS, currently serving as Additional SP in Karbi Anglong, to the role of Additional SP (Crime) in Nagaon. He will replace the incumbent, Partha Protim Saikia, APS. Additionally, Shyamanta Sarma, APS, who currently holds the position of Deputy SP in Hojai, has been assigned to the post of SDPO, Kaliabor in Nagaon, succeeding Rupjyoti Dutta, APS.
Both officers, Baruah and Sarma, have been instructed to assume their new roles without delay. The Commission has requested that a compliance report be submitted promptly once the officers have taken up their new assignments.