Election Commission Transfers 12 Police Officers in West Bengal Ahead of Polls
EC transfers 12 police officers in poll-bound West Bengal
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The Election Commission of India has transferred 12 police officers in Kolkata Police and West Bengal Police as part of preparations for upcoming elections. Key positions were reassigned, including the appointment of new Deputy Commissioners for various divisions in Kolkata.
- 0112 police officers transferred in West Bengal ahead of elections.
- 02Senior officers in Kolkata Police reassigned to new roles.
- 03DIG Soma Das Mitra appointed as Joint Commissioner (Crime).
- 04New Deputy Commissioners assigned for North, South, East, and South-East divisions.
- 05Transfers also affected multiple police districts across the state.
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In a significant move ahead of the upcoming elections, the Election Commission of India has transferred 12 police officers within the Kolkata Police and West Bengal Police. Among the notable changes, DIG Soma Das Mitra has been appointed as Joint Commissioner (Crime), while Sudip Sarkar has taken over as Joint Commissioner (Headquarters). Additionally, the Deputy Commissioners for the North, South, East, and South-East divisions of Kolkata Police have been replaced. VSR Ananthanag and Pradip Kumar Yadav are now the Deputy Commissioners for the South and North divisions, respectively. The reshuffle also includes the transfer of several officers across various police districts and commissionerates throughout West Bengal, reflecting the Election Commission's efforts to ensure a fair electoral process.
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These transfers aim to enhance the integrity and security of the electoral process in West Bengal, ensuring that law enforcement operates effectively during the elections.
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