Agartala, June 6:
Resentment is reportedly growing among a section of Tripura State Rifles (TSR) personnel due to the alleged violation of transfer guidelines related to the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) postings. Several troopers have raised concerns that the directive issued by the Director General (DG) of Tripura Police, which mandates a six-month rotation policy for ERSS personnel, is not being uniformly enforced.
According to sources within TSR, the DG had explicitly instructed that all jawans serving under ERSS be transferred after every six months to ensure transparency, fairness, and equal opportunity. The policy aimed to prevent stagnation and favoritism while maintaining operational efficiency.
However, multiple jawans allege that certain high-ranking officials are selectively bypassing this rule. Reports suggest that a few troopers, particularly those with personal connections to influential officers, have remained in the same ERSS posts for more than four years—far beyond the mandated term.
This perceived bias has led to growing dissatisfaction among the rank and file. “If everyone else is required to transfer after six months, why are some being allowed to continue indefinitely in the same post? Is TSR functioning only for a privileged few?” questioned a TSR jawan, speaking on condition of anonymity.
The issue has reportedly triggered frustration among those who are subjected to routine transfers while witnessing some colleagues enjoy uninterrupted tenures at prime postings. Many believe such favoritism undermines morale and discipline within the force.
While no official statement has been released yet, sources indicate that pressure is mounting on the police leadership to review the situation and enforce the DG’s order uniformly. The matter has the potential to escalate if left unaddressed, with jawans demanding accountability and transparency in the internal transfer process.
