Tensions Flare as Kolkata Police Officials Suspended Amid Election Drama
The Election Commission has suspended four Kolkata Police officers for not maintaining law and order during the nomination filing of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari. The event, accompanied by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, led to tensions with Trinamool Congress supporters, causing a tense face-off near Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's residence.
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The Election Commission on Saturday ordered the suspension of four key Kolkata Police officials following their failure to manage law and order during BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari's nomination filing in the competitive Bhabaniour seat.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah was present with Adhikari when the nomination papers were filed on April 2, a confrontation against incumbent Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in South Kolkata. The decision, based on West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Kumar Agarwal's recommendation, saw action against top police officials such as Deputy Commissioner Siddhartha Dutta and others.
The incident saw a tense standoff between BJP and Trinamool Congress supporters, leading to heightened tension and disrupted traffic as police formed a barrier to maintain peace.
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