The officers currently on leave include Joint Commissioner of Police (JCP), Pravin Sinha and North and South Zone Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCP), D B Waghela and B K Srimali. Vadodara Police Training School (PTS) principal, G K Parmar has been brought to replace Sinha, while DCP (Admin) M V Damor, has been provided additional responsibility of both the north and south zones in the city. Other than the DCPs, three ACPs including B Division's R M Pandey and D Division's M D Jani are also on leave, while the ACP's post for Special Branch has been lying vacant for a few months.

However, Vadodara Police Commissioner, R Priyadarshee has claimed that the police is well capable of handling the situation. "This is not the first time that there are so many vacancies. We have managed to bring in reinforcements and are ready to handle any situation," said Priyadarshee.

He said, "An inspector (PI) is holding charge of the Special Branch, which is a very important post. The post has remained vacant since November." Priyadarshee added that ACP D Division, Jani had gone on sick leave, a day after the election results were announced and has not resumed duty.