Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Two officials suspended for corruption at checkpost
Two officials in West Bengal were suspended after a truck driver complained that they wrongfully stopped his vehicle and demanded a bribe of Rs 22,000 for a tax that had been abolished.
The Chief Minister ordered a probe into the matter and warned that corruption will not be tolerated.
The government is also taking steps to release any wrongfully detained vehicles and protect transporters from harassment.
Two Motor Vehicle Inspectors were suspended for alleged corruption and harassment at the Rampur checkpost.
The complaint involved an unlawful demand of Rs 22,000 for a tax that had been abolished.
The case has been referred to the Anti-Corruption Bureau for a thorough inquiry.
The government is taking steps to release wrongfully detained vehicles and protect transporters.
The Chief Minister emphasized a zero-tolerance policy towards corruption.
- Who
- Motor Vehicle Inspectors Nazimul Haque and Anupam Banerjee, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari
- What
- Suspension of two officials for alleged corruption and harassment at the Rampur checkpost
- When
- July 24
- Where
- Rampur checkpost, Paschim Bardhaman district, West Bengal
- Why
- Allegations of extortion and abuse of power by the officials
Government Action
Alleged Corruption
Government Response
Government Action
The government has suspended two officials and ordered a probe into the allegations of corruption and harassment at the Rampur checkpost.
Alleged Corruption
The officials allegedly made an unlawful demand of Rs 22,000 and harassed the truck driver.
- Date
- July 24
- Location
- Rampur checkpost, Paschim Bardhaman district, West Bengal
- Suspended Officials
- Motor Vehicle Inspectors Nazimul Haque and Anupam Banerjee
- Alleged Demand
- Rs 22,000
- Action Taken
- Suspension of officials, referral to Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for inquiry
- Government Policy
- Zero tolerance towards corruption
