Maharashtra Opposition leaders on Tuesday expressed concern over the State government’s proposal to hire ‘contractual personnel’ for the Mumbai Police, deeming the move “risky” and potentially detrimental to both the force and the public.
Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council, Ambadas Danve, raised the issue in the Upper House, asserting that the control of the police should remain under the State government’s purview. He went on to draw parallels to a recent incident involving the Wagner Group, a Russian private military force that witnessed a “rebellion against President Vladimir Putin” in June.
“It is dangerous and risky. Contractual cops in the Mumbai Police force could lead to a Wagner Group-like situation,” Mr. Danve said.
