Rahul Kumar Lodha, the Superintendent of Police in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh, was transferred to Bhopal following communal tensions that erupted after a Ganesh Chaturthi procession on September 7. Right-wing groups claimed that stones were thrown at the procession, leading to allegations of police bias against the Hindu community. Despite Lodha's assertion that no evidence supported these claims, protests ensued, resulting in clashes with police and calls for his removal. His transfer came shortly after a Hindutva organization submitted a memorandum demanding action against him for purportedly disregarding their complaints. Critics, including Congress leaders, accused the Madhya Pradesh government of punishing police officers who attempt to maintain order during communal strife. The situation raises concerns about communal tensions and police conduct in the region.