Rakesh Maria to head Sheena Bora murder investigation till probe is completed, says Maharashtra Addl Chief Secy

Director General of Police Home Guards Rakesh Maria will continue to head investigations into the Sheena Bora murder case till probe is completed, said Maharashtra Additional Chief Secretary (Home) KP Bakshi on Tuesday evening. 

Rakesh Maria was promoted as the DG of Home Guards on Tuesday morning and Ahmed Javed took over as the Mumbai Police Commissioner. 

But on Tuesday evening, Bakshi said, "Rakesh Maria will continue to head investigations into Sheena Bora murder case till probe is completed."

Soon after taking over in a swift and sudden change of guard, Javed said the probe into Sheena Bora murder case will be done in a professional way when he was asked whether he would be investigating it personally.

"The accused are currently in judicial custody. The probe will be done with proper team work. So far as investigation goes, it is over at this point of time. As far as investigation which goes on in connection with evidence, I think any case which is important or having a bearing with will be monitored in the right professional way," he said, adding that all spects including the financial angle would be investigated.

As various theories floated over the reasons for his transfer, the Maharashtra Home Department said the changes were made taking into account the law and order factor ahead of the Ganapati festival, dismissing suggestions that that it has some links with the ongoing investigation in the murder case.