The Election Commission on Saturday suspended four senior Kolkata Police officers for their alleged failure to maintain law and order during a roadshow in Bhabanipur on Thursday, when Union home minister Amit Shah accompanied BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari to file his nomination. Copies were sent to Bengal’s chief electoral officer, the home secretary and the commissioner of Kolkata Police. “We have already showcaused two deputy commissioners of police from the south division and drawn up three FIRs, including two at Alipore and one at Kalighat police stations,” a senior Kolkata Police officer said. On Friday, Kolkata Police Commissioner Ajay Nand showcaused Dutta, deputy commissioner-II (south division), and Manas Roy, deputy commissioner-II (reserve force), who were in charge of the two venues. Dutta was on duty at the Survey Building, while Roy was posted at Kalighat during the disturbances.

Source: The Telegraph April 05, 2026 01:55 UTC