Kolkata: The Election Commission of India has removed the Kolkata Police Commissioner, Mr Rajeev Kumar, from his post in the middle of the West Bengal elections and even named his replacement.
In the six-phase polls spread over seven days that began on April 4, Kolkata will vote on three days - April 21, 25 and 30.
A 1989 IPS officer, Mr Rajeev Kumar could be the shortest service Commissioner of Kolkata Police. He had taken over the post on January 29 this year.
The BJP had also complained about an alleged sting operation against one of its leaders which it claimed was attempted under orders of the Kolkata Police Commissioner.
The two policemen were immediately suspended but not arrested. Mr Sinha claimed the operation could not have been conducted without Mr Mr Kumar's knowledge.
Opposition parties have welcomed Mr Kumar's removal.
Somen Mitra, additional director general of the Criminal Investigation Department, will take over as Kolkata Police Commissioner tomorrow.
In the six-phase polls spread over seven days that began on April 4, Kolkata will vote on three days - April 21, 25 and 30.
A 1989 IPS officer, Mr Rajeev Kumar could be the shortest service Commissioner of Kolkata Police. He had taken over the post on January 29 this year.
The BJP had also complained about an alleged sting operation against one of its leaders which it claimed was attempted under orders of the Kolkata Police Commissioner.
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The two policemen were immediately suspended but not arrested. Mr Sinha claimed the operation could not have been conducted without Mr Mr Kumar's knowledge.
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Opposition parties have welcomed Mr Kumar's removal.
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Somen Mitra, additional director general of the Criminal Investigation Department, will take over as Kolkata Police Commissioner tomorrow.
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