Kolkata (25.04.2026): The Election Commission (EC) has taken stringent action against alleged police misconduct in West Bengal ahead of the crucial second phase of the Assembly elections, suspending five officers from the Diamond Harbour police district, including one IPS officer. The suspended officers are Sandeep Garai (IPS: 2019: WB), Additional Superintendent of Police, Diamond Harbour; Sajal Mandal, SDPO, Diamond Harbour; Mousam Chakraborty, Inspector-in-Charge (IC), Diamond Harbour Police Station; Ajay Bag, IC, Falta Police Station; and Shubhechha Bag, OC, Usthi Police Station. Departmental inquiries have been initiated against all five.
In addition, the Commission has issued a stern warning to the Superintendent of Police of Diamond Harbour, Ishani Pal (IPS: 2013: WB), holding her accountable for failing to ensure discipline and neutrality among her subordinates during a sensitive electoral period.
EC suspends IPS officer over 'misconduct'; warning issued to other
By IndianMandarins - 2026-04-25 16:33:00
Kolkata (25.04.2026): The Election Commission (EC) has taken stringent action against alleged police misconduct in West Bengal ahead of the crucial second phase of the Assembly elections, suspending five officers from the Diamond Harbour police district, including one IPS officer. The suspended officers are Sandeep Garai (IPS: 2019: WB), Additional Superintendent of Police, Diamond Harbour; Sajal Mandal, SDPO, Diamond Harbour; Mousam Chakraborty, Inspector-in-Charge (IC), Diamond Harbour Police Station; Ajay Bag, IC, Falta Police Station; and Shubhechha Bag, OC, Usthi Police Station. Departmental inquiries have been initiated against all five.
In addition, the Commission has issued a stern warning to the Superintendent of Police of Diamond Harbour, Ishani Pal (IPS: 2013: WB), holding her accountable for failing to ensure discipline and neutrality among her subordinates during a sensitive electoral period.