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ECI suspends five police officials including an IPS from Diamond Harbour ahead of West Bengal polls
Politics
Published on 25 April 2026
Allegations of misconduct and impartiality failure surfaced
The Election Commission of India has ordered the suspension of five police officials in West Bengal’s Diamond Harbour, including an IPS officer. The ECI acted after allegations of serious misconduct and a failure to maintain impartiality ahead of the 2026 assembly elections. Disciplinary proceedings are expected against the suspended officials as the polling process gears up.
- ECI suspends five police officials in Diamond Harbour
- Suspensions include an IPS officer
- Action follows claims of misconduct and impartiality lapses
- Disciplinary action will begin against those suspended
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