Kolkata Police Suspend Inspector for Derogatory Social Media Posts

Kolkata Police Commissioner Ajay Nand suspended Inspector Ekhlaque Ahmed on November 9, 2026, following allegations that the officer posted derogatory remarks about West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and the state government on social media.

Ahmed, who recently transferred to the first battalion of the city armed police after leading the Medical College outpost, is accused of conduct that was "prejudicial in the interest of public service." As part of the suspension, Ahmed must surrender his government-issued kits and will receive half of his basic pay as a subsistence allowance.

The Kolkata Police have launched an inquiry to determine if the social media posts violated professional conduct standards. Authorities stated that Ahmed's continued presence in office during the investigation was inappropriate.