‘Failure to maintain neutrality’: ECI suspends 5 police officers in Bengal’s Diamond Harbour
Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
The Election Commission of India suspended five high-ranking police officers in West Bengal's Diamond Harbour district Friday for serious misconduct and failure to maintain neutrality during Assembly elections. Officers include Additional SP Sandip Garai, SDPO Sajal Mondal, and three police station in-charges. SP Dr Ishani Pal received formal warning. Separate report on Garai's conduct forwarded to Ministry of Home Affairs.
Key Entities
Election Commission of IndiaWest BengalDiamond Harbour Police DistrictSandip GaraiDr Ishani PalMinistry of Home AffairsAssembly Elections