Centre Acts Against 2 Kolkata Senior Cops For “Tarnishing” Governor’s Office
CV Ananda Bose’s report was submitted to the Home Minister in late June (File)
The Union Home Ministry has initiated disciplinary action against Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal and a DCP for allegedly maligning the office of the West Bengal Governor by promoting and spreading canards, a central government official said.
The Union ministry action came after Governor CV Ananda Bose submitted a report to it regarding Vineet Goyal and Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner (DCP) Central Indira Mukherjee, alleging that they were “functioning in a manner which is completely unbecoming of a public servant”, he said.
CV Ananda Bose’s report, submitted to the Home Minister in late June, highlighted issues such as Kolkata Police officers preventing victims of post-poll violence from meeting the Governor despite his permission.
The Union Home Ministry has initiated disciplinary action against the IPS officers based on a detailed report by Mr Bose,” the official told PTI. Copies of the letter were sent to the state government on July 4.
The Governor also accused other police officers, posted at the Raj Bhavan, of promoting and encouraging concocted allegations by a woman employee during April-May 2024, the official added.
“These IPS officers through their acts have not only tarnished the office of the Governor but also functioned in a manner which is completely unbecoming of a public servant. They have conveniently chosen to ignore the Conduct Rules,” he added.
In his report, CV Ananda Bose mentioned Kolkata Police’s alleged new practice of issuing identity cards to Raj Bhavan staff and frisking them upon entry and exit, despite objections from the Governor’s office