Published Jun 17, 2026 | 5:06 PM ⚊ Updated Jun 17, 2026 | 5:06 PM
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Synopsis: The reasons behind the sudden resignations have not been officially disclosed so far. The development has drawn attention as the commission was only recently established to oversee reforms and improve operational efficiency in the fire services sector.
In a significant administrative development, retired IPS officer Shankar Jiwal has resigned from his post as Chairperson of the Tamil Nadu Fire Services Commission.
Along with him, commission members Sathyamoorthy, Namachivayam, and Ikram have also stepped down from their positions.
The resignations come less than a year after the Tamil Nadu government constituted the Fire Services Commission in September last year as part of efforts to strengthen the administration and functioning of the state’s fire and rescue services department.
The reasons behind the sudden resignations have not been officially disclosed so far. The development has drawn attention as the commission was only recently established to oversee reforms and improve operational efficiency in the fire services sector.
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(With inputs from Subash Chandra Bose)
