Two Kolkata deputy commissioners Suspended Over 2025 Remarks Against Suvendu Adhikari
Two Kolkata Police deputy commissioners have been suspended following an internal review of their social media activity. The officers allegedly made and supported controversial remarks regarding Suvendu Adhikari, a prominent political figure.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing tension between civil service neutrality and the personal political expressions of law enforcement officials in India.
Two deputy commissioners of Kolkata Police have been suspended for posting "controversial" content on social media, a senior officer said.The action was taken after an internal review found violations related to social media activity by the two police officers."Police personnel, especially senior officers, have been advised to exercise caution while using social media platforms. Any content that may adversely affect public perception or the image of the force is examined as per rules," the officer told PTI.The two officers suspended are Deputy Commissioner of Police III (North Division) Bidhan Saha and Deputy Commissioner of Police (Port Division II) Partha Pratim Das, he said.Sources said the suspension was linked to alleged remarks made by the two officers in a police WhatsApp group in 2025."One of the suspended officers had allegedly made objectionable…
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