Kolkata Police Inspector Suspended Over Alleged Derogatory Social Media Remarks Against Government

Kolkata Police Commissioner Ajay Kumar Nand has suspended Inspector Ekhlaque Ahmed for allegedly posting derogatory remarks against the West Bengal government and the Chief Minister on social media. The officer, who was previously in charge of the Medical College Kolkata outpost, was recently transferred to the first battalion of the city armed police before the suspension order took effect on November 9, 2026. The official order states that the inspector's conduct was <b>prejudicial to the interest of public service</b>. Authorities determined that his continued presence in office during the ongoing inquiry was inappropriate. The department has directed Ahmed to surrender his government-issued kits immediately. During the suspension period, the inspector will receive half of his basic pay as a subsistence allowance.