Archive · 25 Jul 2026
West Bengal suspends transport inspectors over extortion complaints
Two transport inspectors in West Bengal were suspended after truck drivers complained they were asking for bribes.
The inspectors, Anupam Banerjee and Nazimul Haque, were accused of demanding money from truck drivers at a checkpost near the Bengal-Jharkhand border.
One driver, Dipak Singh, said they asked for ₹22,000 even though he had all the right papers.
Another driver, Magan Lal, said he was held for three days and asked for ₹6,000.
The government said they have a zero-tolerance policy against corruption and have referred the case to the Anti-Corruption Bureau for investigation.
Two motor vehicle inspectors suspended over extortion complaints in West Burdwan.
Complaints lodged by truck drivers Dipak Singh, Abhijit Singh, and Magan Lal.
Inspectors accused of demanding ₹22,000 and ₹6,000 as 'danda tax' despite valid documents.
Government suspended inspectors and referred the case to the Anti-Corruption Bureau.
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari reiterated zero-tolerance policy against corruption.
- Who
- Two motor vehicle inspectors, Anupam Banerjee and Nazimul Haque, and truck drivers Dipak Singh, Abhijit Singh, and Magan Lal.
- What
- Suspension of transport inspectors over extortion complaints.
- When
- Complaints were lodged a couple of days before the suspension.
- Where
- Rampur checkpost on NH19, West Burdwan, near the Bengal-Jharkhand border.
- Why
- Complaints of extortion and bribery were lodged against the inspectors.
Government's Anti-Corruption Stance
Truck Drivers' Experiences
Government's Commitment
Government's Anti-Corruption Stance
The government has a zero-tolerance policy against corruption and is committed to weeding out corrupt elements.
Truck Drivers' Experiences
Truck drivers report ongoing extortion despite the change in government.
- Complainants
- Dipak Singh, Abhijit Singh, Magan Lal
- Accused Inspectors
- Anupam Banerjee, Nazimul Haque
- Location
- Rampur checkpost on NH19, West Burdwan
- Demanded Bribe Amount
- ₹22,000 and ₹6,000
- Government Action
- Suspension of inspectors and referral to Anti-Corruption Bureau