EC Orders Suspension of 5 Police Officers in Bengal for 'Serious Misconduct' During Polls
The Election Commission has ordered the suspension of five police officials in West Bengal for 'serious misconduct' during the assembly polls. The poll panel also directed the state government to issue a warning to Diamond Harbour Superintendent of Police Ishani Pal for failing to ensure discipline among subordinate officers.
The Election Commission has directed the West Bengal government to suspend five police officials in Diamond Harbour for 'serious misconduct' during the assembly polls. The officers to be suspended are Additional Superintendent of Police Sandip Garai, SDPO Sajal Mondal, and three others. The EC's action followed a report by the Chief Electoral Officer of West Bengal about the conduct of police personnel. The poll panel also directed the state government to issue a warning to Diamond Harbour Superintendent of Police Ishani Pal. The state administration was instructed to implement the directions immediately and submit a compliance report by April 25. The EC's order was based on a report about the officers' failure to maintain neutrality during the West Bengal Legislative Elections.
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