In a social media post, the West Bengal unit of the BJP — the TMC’s principal political rival in the state — questioned the party’s decision to nominate individuals who, it claimed, were not associated with the organisation during its years in opposition.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday witnessed a sharp exchange between the West Bengal government and the Directorate of Enforcement (ED), with the State alleging that the anti-money laundering agency was being “weaponised” against political opponents, and the ED countering that it was, in fact, being “terrorised”.
Director General of Police (DGP) of West Bengal Rajeev Kumar, one of the most colourful and controversial figures in the state police in recent times, on Thursday delivered a strong message on courage, resolve and duty while addressing a farewell parade at the Alipore Bodyguard Lines, two days ahead of his scheduled retirement on 31 January.
National Commission for Women (NCW) has issued a formal notice to West Bengal's director general of police (DGP) Rajeev Kumar, demanding an “Action Taken Report” within three days in connection with the alleged abduction and brutal abuse of a young woman from Sodepur, a suburb near Kolkata.
No one can exploit the unrest in Bangladesh to create disturbances on this side of the border, as the state police are vigilant in this matter.
Rajeev Kumar, an IPS officer, was part of a Special Investigation Team set up by the state government to investigate the Saradha chit fund scam, before the Supreme Court handed over the case to the CBI in 2014.
Hearing the plea, a bench headed by Chief Justice of India SA Bodbe told the Solicitor General Tushar Mehta that he must have top convince him on why Kumar's arrest is necessary as he is a high-ranking officer.
If Kumar was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the case, he would have to be released immediately on bail by an appropriate court on two sureties of Rs 50,000 each, one of whose properties would have to be in the jurisdiction of Kolkata, it was held.
The court asked Rajeev Kumar to furnish a personal bond of Rs 50,000 and two persons as surety in order to get the relief.
Sitharaman pointed out that a drive has been started to clear all pending dues besides, an online portal will be created to monitor the clearance.
