KOLKATA: A Kolkata Police inspector has been suspended for allegedly posting derogatory remarks against West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari and the state government on social media, news agency PTI reported, citing an order issued by the city police commissioner.Inspector Ekhlaque Ahmed, who was earlier in charge of the outpost at Medical College, Kolkata, under the Central Division, had recently been transferred to the first battalion of the city armed police.According to the suspension order, Ahmed’s suspension came into effect on November 9.The order, issued by Police Commissioner Ajay Kumar Nand, stated that his alleged remarks on a social media platform, indicating derogatory views about the West Bengal government, were “prejudicial in the interest of public service”.It further stated that his continuance in office while an inquiry into his conduct was pending was not considered appropriate.During the suspension period, Ahmed will be entitled to half of his basic pay along with other admissible benefits as subsistence allowance. He has also been instructed to immediately deposit his government-issued kits with the reserve officer of the Central Division.A senior Kolkata police officer said, “The matter is being examined, and an inquiry into his conduct is underway.”(With agency inputs)
