Kolkata Police has suspended Inspector Ekhlaque Ahmed for allegedly making derogatory remarks against West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and the state government on social media. The suspension came into effect on November 9, following an order issued by Kolkata Police Commissioner Ajay Kumar Nand.
Ahmed was previously serving as the officer in charge of the police outpost at Medical College, Kolkata, under the Central Division. He had recently been transferred to the first battalion of the city armed police before the suspension order was issued.
According to reports, the controversy began when police personnel were discussing firecracker celebrations in a WhatsApp group of officers recruited in 1999. During the conversation, Ahmed allegedly posted objectionable remarks concerning the Chief Minister. The message was subsequently deleted, and the officer reportedly apologised. However, screenshots of the conversation had already circulated on social media.
The suspension order stated that the alleged remarks reflected derogatory views about the West Bengal government and were considered prejudicial to the interests of public service. Authorities also stated that his continuation in service during the pending inquiry was not appropriate.
During the suspension period, Ahmed will receive 50 per cent of his basic salary along with admissible subsistence allowances. He has also been instructed to surrender his government-issued equipment to the Central Division's reserve officer.
A senior Kolkata Police official confirmed that a departmental inquiry is underway. The final decision will depend on the findings of the investigation.
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