Mumbai: Encounter specialist Daya Nayak takes charge as crime branch inspector

Mumbai: 'Encounter specialist' Daya Nayak on Saturday took charge as an inspector with Mumbai Police's crime branch unit 9, an official said.

Nayak was transferred from Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) to the Mumbai Police on March 28 and was waiting for a posting. He had completed a three-year stint with the ATS.

“After a fulfilling three-year tenure with ATS Maharashtra, today I have joined my new posting at the prestigious Mumbai Crime Branch. Hoping to live up to everyone's expectations and serve Mumbai to the best of my abilities. Jai Hind, Jai Maharashtra,” Nayak tweeted.

After a fulfilling 3 year tenure with ATS Maharashtra, today I have joined my new posting at the prestigious Mumbai Crime Branch. Hoping to live up to everyone’s expectations and serve Mumbai to the best of my abilities. Jai Hind, Jai Maharashtra

— DAYA NAYAK (@DayaBNayak) May 20, 2023

Five other officers too got new postings in suburban Mankhurd, Marine Drive, Kandivali and in Traffic Police in Mumbai, the official added.