Brushing aside rumours that he was removed as Mumbai Police Commissioner due to the fallout of high profile Sheena Bora murder case, Maharashtra government on Tuesday confirmed that Rakesh Maria will continue to head the probe till the case comes to a chargesheet stage.
Maharashtra Home Secretary KP Bakshi said, “There is no connection between transfer of Maria and Sheena Bora murder case.”
He further said, “Maria is an excellent officer and Mr. Javed is also a responsible officer.”
“No this is not correct. It’s a routine transfer and elevation,” he replied on being asked if the state govt was unhappy with Rakesh Maria’s way of handling the Sheena Bora case.
“There should be no question of any connection between Sheena Bora murder probe and Rakesh Maria’s promotion transfer,” he added.
Bakshi further said, “He (Rakesh Maria) has been communicated that he will be probing the Sheena Bora murder case.”
While clearing the air over the investigation process of the said case, Bakshi said, “The probe is heading in the right direction.”
“He (Rakesh Maria) will be involved in everything including the question process,” Bakshi replied when asked whether the former Mumbai commissioner will be involved while questioning media baron Peter Mukerjea who is the husband of the prime accused and mother of Sheena, Indrani Mukerjea.
