Mumbai, March 24 -- Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis informed the Assembly on Tuesday that appointments to the Local Crime Branch units across Maharashtra will be based strictly on merit, with priority given to officers who have demonstrated exceptional performance in their duties.
He made it clear that only eligible and deserving personnel would be selected for these crucial roles.
Highlighting the importance of the Local Crime Branch, Fadnavis said that responsibilities such as handling district-level criminal cases, gathering intelligence, and conducting investigations require a high level of competence and dedication. He emphasised that such sensitive assignments must be entrusted only to hardworking and capable officers to ensure eff...