CID ADG Supratim Sarkar among 28 IPS officers transferred in major West Bengal Police rejig
The West Bengal government has executed a major reshuffle of its police force, transferring 28 IPS officers including the ADG of the CID. The move follows recent political developments and changes in state administrative priorities.
Why it matters
Large-scale police transfers often signal shifts in political control and administrative strategy within Indian state governments.
The West Bengal government on Tuesday (July 14, 2026) transferred 28 IPS officers, including Additional Director General of CID Supratim Sarkar, and five WBPS officers in a major reshuffle of the state's police top brass, an official notification said.
The article provides a factual account of administrative transfers without editorializing the political implications.
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