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Kolkata Police Suspend Three Over Alleged Truck Extortion
Police in Bengal received complaints that drivers of goods trucks were being asked for money.
The alleged extortion happened near Ghatakpukur intersection in Bhangar.
An inquiry reportedly identified two police personnel and one civic volunteer.
The two police personnel were suspended.
The civic volunteer was removed from duty.
Departmental proceedings were started against the suspended personnel.
The action followed a complaint to the Chief Minister’s Office.
Police officials said the measures reflected a policy of zero tolerance toward corruption.
Two Kolkata Police personnel were suspended over alleged extortion from goods vehicle drivers.
A civic volunteer was removed from duty after being identified as allegedly involved.
The alleged collection of money occurred at Ghatakpukur intersection in Bhangar, South 24 Parganas.
The action followed a complaint lodged with the Chief Minister’s Office and an ensuing inquiry.
Departmental proceedings were initiated against Sergeant Nurul Islam Molla and Constable Shibnath Thakur.
- Who
- Bhangar Traffic Guard Sergeant Nurul Islam Molla, Constable Shibnath Thakur, and civic volunteer Ali Hasan Molla were identified in the allegations.
- What
- Two police personnel were suspended and a civic volunteer was removed over alleged extortion from goods vehicle drivers.
- Where
- The alleged extortion occurred at Ghatakpukur intersection in Bhangar, in South 24 Parganas, Bengal.
- When
- The police action was taken on August 27.
- Why
- The action followed complaints that money was allegedly being collected from goods trucks passing through the area.
Key facts
- Police personnel suspended
- Nurul Islam Molla, a traffic sergeant, and Shibnath Thakur, a constable
- Civic volunteer removed
- Ali Hasan Molla was relieved of his duties
- Location
- Ghatakpukur intersection, Bhangar, South 24 Parganas
- Date of action
- August 27
- Complaint
- A complaint was lodged with the Chief Minister’s Office
- Follow-up
- Departmental proceedings were initiated against the two police personnel
- Broader context
- The report said allegations of police extortion from commercial vehicles had surfaced previously in Bengal
Sources
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