Kolkata Police Acts Against Objectionable Social Media Conduct

Kolkata Police on Monday suspended a constable for allegedly violating service rules through objectionable conduct on social media, a senior officer said.

The constable, identified as Ramkrishna Koyal of the 1st Battalion of the Kolkata Armed Police, has been accused of posting controversial videos and making political as well as communal remarks on social media platforms.

Officials said the action was taken pending an internal enquiry into his online conduct.

Police authorities stated that disciplinary proceedings would examine whether service norms and conduct rules were violated.

The suspension comes amid heightened scrutiny of public officials’ behaviour on digital platforms, especially during sensitive periods such as elections.

Further departmental action will depend on the outcome of the enquiry.