Kolkata Police Inspector Suspended Over Offensive Comments Against Chief Minister
A Kolkata police inspector was suspended for posting derogatory remarks about Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on social media.
Kolkata, November 10 (Daily Kiran) : A Kolkata police inspector has been suspended pending an investigation into derogatory remarks made against Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on social media. The suspension was announced by a senior official on November 10.
Inspector Akhlaq Ahmed, who was serving at the Calcutta Medical College Hospital Out Post and was recently transferred to the Kolkata Armed Police’s first battalion, has been suspended effective November 9. Kolkata Police Commissioner Ajay Nand issued the order, stating that keeping Ahmed in service during the investigation would be detrimental to public service.
The order specified that during his suspension, the inspector would receive half of his basic salary along with other allowances for sustenance. He has also been instructed to return his official kit to the reserve officer at the Kolkata Police’s Central Division immediately.
According to police sources, the inspector faced complaints regarding several social media posts and comments targeting Chief Minister Adhikari. Following these complaints, authorities initiated an inquiry to determine whether the comments aligned with expected conduct for a serving police officer.
In light of the controversy, Ahmed was first transferred from the Central Division to the Kolkata Armed Police. Officials noted that the transfer would not affect the ongoing investigation, which is being conducted independently. Given the seriousness of the allegations, it was deemed necessary to take disciplinary action in the form of suspension until the investigation concludes.
