Kolkata, 10 November (H.S.) : Making derogatory remarks against West Bengal Chief Minister Shubhendu Adhikari on social media has resulted in strict action against a Kolkata Police officer. Kolkata Commissioner of Police Ajay Nand issued an official order on Monday night, suspending Ekhlaque Ahmed, the former Inspector in Charge of the Calcutta Medical College and Hospital Outpost, with immediate effect.

According to the official order that came to light on Tuesday, Inspector Ahmed, who was recently transferred to the 1st Battalion of the Kolkata Armed Police, has been placed under suspension pending an inquiry into his conduct. The directive explicitly states that his derogatory comments on a social media platform concerning West Bengal government authorities and the administration are prejudicial to the interests of public service, which necessitated this stringent disciplinary measure.

The suspension order further details that during this period, Inspector Ahmed will only be entitled to draw half of his basic pay along with other admissible allowances as a subsistence allowance, in accordance with the prevailing rules.

Furthermore, the Police Commissioner has issued strict instructions for the suspended inspector to immediately deposit all his government issued kits and equipment to the Reserve Officer of the Central Division, Kolkata Police. This swift and decisive action is being viewed within the police department as a stern message to maintain strict discipline.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Satya Prakash Singh