Kolkata Police Officer Suspended for Alleged WhatsApp Remark Against Bengal Govt, CM Adhikari
Police Commissioner Ajay Kumar Nand ordered an inquiry as Ahmed was moved off duty and told to surrender government-issued equipment.
- On Monday, Kolkata Police suspended Inspector Ekhlaque Ahmed for allegedly making derogatory remarks against West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and the state government on social media.
- Police Commissioner Ajay Kumar Nand issued the suspension order, characterizing Ahmed's alleged remarks as "prejudicial in the interest of public service."
- Formerly in charge of the Medical College outpost in the Central Division, Ahmed was directed to immediately deposit his government-issued kits with the reserve officer.
- A senior Kolkata Police officer said "the matter is being examined, and an inquiry into his conduct is underway," with Ahmed receiving half his basic pay as subsistence allowance.
- Authorities deemed Ahmed's continued presence in office inappropriate pending the inquiry, effectively removing him from duty until the investigation concludes and disciplinary proceedings are finalized.
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Kolkata Police inspector suspended over 'derogatory' remarks against Bengal government, CM
The suspension order, issued by Police Commissioner Ajay Kumar Nand, said his alleged remarks on a social media platform, indicating derogatory views about the West Bengal government, were ‘prejudicial in the interest of public service’
Kolkata Police inspector suspended over 'derogatory' remarks against Bengal govt, CM
Stay updated with ThePrint: Preferred Source Google Discover Kolkata, Nov 10 (PTI) A Kolkata Police inspector has been suspended for allegedly making derogatory remarks against West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and the state government on social media, according to an order issued by the city police commissioner. Inspector Ekhlaque Ahmed, who was in charge […]
Kolkata Police Inspector Suspended Over Alleged Derogatory Social Media Remarks Against Bengal CM
Kolkata, November 10, 2026 (Yes Punjab News) A Kolkata Police Inspector has been suspended pending an inquiry into allegations that he made derogatory remarks against West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on social media, a senior official said on Tuesday. According to an order issued by Kolkata Police Commissioner Ajay Nand, Inspector Ekhlaque Ahmed, who […]
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