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ECI Transfers Kolkata Police Station Chiefs Ahead of Crucial Assembly Elections

The Election Commission of India has ordered a significant reshuffle of Officers-in-Charge at multiple police stations in Kolkata ahead of the state's Assembly elections. The transfers, executed through specific orders, see officers moved to departments like Intelligence, STF, and the Detective Department. This action follows a recent incident of tension during a BJP roadshow in Bhabanipur attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, which led to the suspension of four police officers. The Commission mandated swift replacements, resulting in the transfer of six police station OCs within a 24-hour period.

Key Points: Kolkata Police Station OCs Transferred by Election Commission

  • Pre-election police transfers
  • Major Kolkata Police reshuffle
  • Response to Bhabanipur incident
  • Suspension of four officers
  • Orders affect key city stations
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ECI reshuffles Officers-in-Charge of several police stations in Kolkata

ECI orders major reshuffle of Officers-in-Charge at key Kolkata police stations ahead of state elections, following Bhabanipur incident.

"The Commission changed the OCs of six police stations of Kolkata Police within 24 hours. - Official Report"

Kolkata, April 5

Ahead of the Assembly elections, the Election Commission of India has transferred the Officers-in-Charge of several police stations in Kolkata, said an official on Sunday.

It has been learnt that Hirak Dalpati, in charge of Park Street police station, has been transferred to the Intelligence Department. Neelkanth Roy of the Detective Department of Lalbazar has been made the new OC of the police station.

Raj Kumar Mishra, Additional OC of Shyampukur police station, has been brought to Gariahat police station. On the other hand, Manish Singh, Additional OC of Entali police station, has been given the charge of Vijayganj Bazar police station. Manoj Dutta has been recalled from STF and appointed as the new OC of Chetla police station.

The ECI has been transferring bureaucrats and police officers ahead of the two-phase elections in the state. This time, a major reshuffle in the Kolkata Police was ordered by the Commission.

Several officers of the rank of inspector have been transferred by issuing orders numbers 181 and 182. According to this order, the officers-in-charge or OCs of several important police stations in the city have been removed and sent to departments like the Detective Department, STF or Special Branch. Similarly, Chetla Police Station OC Amitabh Sarkar has been sent to STF.

There has also been a reshuffle in the posts of OCs of Hare Street and Thakurpukur police stations. The current OCs of these two police stations, Lopsang Tshering Bhutia and Rajiv Sahu, have been transferred mutually.

It is worth noting that through this new directive, the city police have also brought some partial changes and some amendments to orders number 174 and 175 of March 29.

Incidentally, tension had erupted in Bhabanipur when the roadshow was held before the filing of nomination by BJP candidate Suvendu Adhikari, which was attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

After that incident, the Election Commission wrote to the state Chief Secretary and directed him to take action in the Bhabanipur incident. Four police officers were suspended due to the disruption of law and order. At the same time, the Commission had ordered that someone else should be given responsibility in those four places soon. In this atmosphere, the Commission changed the OCs of six police stations of Kolkata Police within 24 hours.

- IANS

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Priyanka N
Good move! The reshuffle of OCs in key police stations like Park Street and Chetla shows the Commission is serious. The mutual transfer between Hare Street and Thakurpukur is interesting. Hope the new officers can maintain law and order without any political pressure. 🤞
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Siddharth J
While I understand the need for transfers, this constant reshuffling just before elections disrupts local policing. Officers build rapport with the community. New OCs will take time to understand their areas. Is this more about optics than actual ground-level effectiveness?
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Amit W
Sending officers to STF and Intelligence is a smart tactic. It utilizes experienced personnel in critical departments while bringing in fresh faces to police stations. The focus should be on preventing any untoward incidents during rallies and voting.
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Neha E
As a Kolkata resident, I just hope this leads to better policing in my area. Gariahat and Park Street need vigilant officers. The proof will be in the pudding – let's see if nakabandi and patrols improve. All the best to the new OCs! 🙏
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Vikram M
The link to the Bhabanipur incident and subsequent suspensions is clear. The ECI is acting firmly. Changing OCs within 24 hours shows they mean business. This should serve as a warning to all officers to perform their duty without fear or favour.

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