SRINAGAR: The government on Saturday transferred Nikhil Borkar (IPS), SSP (Tech) CID headquarters, and posted him as Senior Superintendent of Police, Budgam.

The order issued by the Home Department in this regard has been done following a nod by the Chief Electoral J&K on April 26, official sources said.

"In the interest of administration, it is hereby ordered that Shri Nikhil Borkar, IPS, SSP (Tech) CID Hqrs., is transferred and posted as Senior Superintendent of Police, Budgam, vice Shri Al-Tahir Geelani," the order said, adding, "Further, Shri Al- Tahir Geelani, shall await posting at Police Headquarters, till further orders."