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 was serving at the Calcutta Medical College Hospital Out Post under the Central Division and had recently been transferred to the 1st Battalion of the Kolkata Armed Police, was placed under suspension with effect from November 9, 2026.
The suspension order stated that his continuance in office pending an inquiry into alleged derogatory remarks against West Bengal government authorities on a social media platform was “prejudicial in the interest of public service”.
During the suspension period, Ahmed will receive half of his basic pay along with other admissible allowances as subsistence allowance. He has also been directed to deposit his government-issued equipment with the Reserve Officer, Central Division, Kolkata Police.
A police officer said a complaint had been lodged over certain recent social media posts and comments allegedly targeting Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. An investigation was initiated to examine the nature of the remarks and whether they violated the conduct expected of a serving police officer.
Ahmed had earlier been transferred from the Central Division to the Kolkata Armed Police after the controversy surfaced. Officials said the transfer did not affect the ongoing inquiry.
Authorities considered his continued active service during the investigation potentially contrary to public interest and decided to suspend him pending the outcome of the inquiry.
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