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.
Ten of the 12 members of the special investigation team recalled to Delhi.
The Division Bench then fixed Kumar's anticipatory bail plea, which was filed yesterday, for hearing on Wednesday.
A source in the CBI said the agency could use it as a "substantial proof of “non-cooperation” on the part of the former city police chief.
The CBI has asked the officer, Waqar Raza, the deputy commissioner of police (port) to be present before the agency’s officers with files and documents relevant to the Saradha scam.
Earlier, they were issued summons by a five-member team that went to the residence of Kumar at Park Street to quiz the police officer’s wife Sanchita Kumar for the second consecutive day today.
