Election Commission Suspends Hingalganj Police Officer
The Election Commission has suspended Sandip Sarkar, Officer-in-Charge of Hingalganj Police Station in North 24 Parganas, following accusations of partisanship. The suspension was prompted by a report from the state Chief Electoral Officer. Disciplinary actions are to follow, and a replacement is required urgently before the upcoming assembly polls.
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The Election Commission has taken decisive action by suspending Sandip Sarkar, the Officer-in-Charge of Hingalganj Police Station in North 24 Parganas district, after allegations of bias and inappropriate associations were reported.
Following a thorough examination of a report from state Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Agarwal, the EC mandated immediate suspension and impending disciplinary proceedings against Sarkar. The directive emphasizes urgency in compliance.
As Hingalganj prepares for the second phase of assembly polls, the EC has requested the state government to promptly propose a replacement, ensuring fair electoral processes are upheld.
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