Photo: Youtube screengrabThe Uttar Pradesh woman police officer, who received much praise on social media for standing up against agitating local BJP leaders last week, was transferred to Bahraich on Saturday. Shreshtha Thakur had sent five BJP leaders to jail for creating obstacles in discharging government duties recently. Reflecting on her transfer, she said she was happy and that she accepts the decision as a reward for her good work. “Got transfer to Bahraich, it’s Nepal border, don’t worry my friends I am happy ..I accept it as a reward for my good work. A verbal spat took place between them after BJP leaders protested against police action on one of its leaders Pramod Kumar.

Source: Indian Express July 02, 2017 12:22 UTC