The administrative machinery of the Kolkata Police has taken a stern disciplinary action by placing two senior Deputy Commissioners under suspension. This decision follows an internal investigation that revealed a severe breach of social media guidelines, specifically concerning highly controversial and politically sensitive remarks made in an online space. Senior police administrators confirmed the development, emphasizing that the actions of the officers compromised the expected neutrality and professional decorum of the law enforcement agency.
The WhatsApp Contours and the Suspended Officers
The two high-ranking officials facing suspension have been identified as Bidhan Saha, who was serving as the Deputy Commissioner-III of the North Division, and Partha Pratim Das, the Deputy Commissioner of the Port Division-II. The root of the controversy traces back to an internal WhatsApp group consisting of police officers in the year 2025. In this group, Bidhan Saha allegedly posted derogatory and highly objectionable remarks against Suvendu Adhikari, who was the Leader of the Opposition at that time and currently serves as the Chief Minister. The second officer, Partha Pratim Das, reportedly endorsed and supported these remarks. Following formal complaints regarding this communication, the Kolkata Police initiated a detailed inquiry, culminating in the suspension of both officers, with further departmental proceedings actively underway to determine subsequent actions.
Mandate for Restraint on Digital Platforms
This decisive action occurs in the backdrop of a direct and clear warning issued by Kolkata Police Commissioner Ajay Kumar Nand. The Commissioner had recently instructed all personnel, especially those in leadership roles, to exercise extreme caution and restraint while sharing content or expressing opinions on social media. Commissioner Nand pointed out that any inappropriate or biased statement by a serving member of the force could severely tarnish the reputation of the police department and negatively influence public perception. He stressed that senior officers must hold themselves to higher standards of digital conduct, as their online behavior carries significant societal weight and must remain strictly non-partisan.
Serious Allegations and Arrest at RG Kar Medical College
In an unrelated yet highly sensitive incident, a Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) jawan deployed for security at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital has been arrested on grave charges of sexual assault and blackmail. The accused, identified as Mohammad Parul Ahmed, is a resident of Assam who was stationed on duty at the medical facility. According to police sources, the accused met the victim while her mother was undergoing medical treatment at the RG Kar Medical College. After establishing an acquaintance, the jawan reportedly lured the young woman to a hotel room on June 8, where he committed the assault. Furthermore, the accused allegedly recorded objectionable videos of the victim during the act and utilized them to continuously blackmail her, leading to multiple instances of sexual abuse before a formal complaint led to his arrest.
