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Kalighat Police OC Suspended After Viral Photo With Rifle Sparks Political Firestorm

Politics
Published on 2 May 2026
Kalighat Police OC Suspended After Viral Photo With Rifle Sparks Political Firestorm

A viral rifle post triggered an immediate suspension

The Officer-in-Charge of Kalighat Police Station, Gautam Das, was suspended after a viral social media photo showed him holding a firearm. The development follows a complaint lodged by TMC, prompting the authorities to act quickly. Chameli Mukhopadhyaya has been appointed as the new OC, while election-related inquiries under the Election Commission are also expected to proceed.

  • Kalighat OC Gautam Das suspended after viral firearm photo
  • TMC lodged a complaint that led to the action
  • Chameli Mukhopadhyaya appointed as the station’s new OC
  • Election Commission probes are set to continue
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