A traffic constable of Kolkata Police was suspended on Saturday following directions from the Election Commission of India (ECI) for allegedly making a political speech in favour of the Trinamool Congress. Sources said the constable, identified as Kalidas Mondal and posted at Headquarter Traffic Guard at BBD Bag, was seen making a political speech in a video circulated on social media. Based on its directions, he was suspended from the department,” said a senior Kolkata Police officer. Another officer described it as “unethical” for any police personnel to hold a partisan mindset in favour of or against any political party. They cannot act in favour of or against any political party,” said the officer on Sunday.

Source: The Telegraph April 13, 2026 02:07 UTC