GURGAON: In a major reshuffle in the police department, 720 cops were transferred on Friday.

Sources said 10 sub-inspectors, more than 100 assistant sub-inspectors (ASI) and more than 500 head constables and constables were transferred to different police stations.

"A reshuffle was ordered in subordinate ranks to improve the effectiveness of the department. Around 700 junior cops have been transferred. Efforts have been made to supplement the staff in police stations and pull out men from non-field jobs," said a senior police officer.

