The Supreme Court has set aside a home ministry order rejecting the voluntary retirement request of Maharashtra cadre IPS officer Abdur Rahman. The court directed the Centre to re-examine Rahman's plea within three months, considering subsequent chargesheets and the inability to conclude disciplinary proceedings.
West Bengal's new Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari chaired his first cabinet meeting, approving six key decisions to end state-Centre deadlock. These include facilitating land for BSF border fencing, rolling out central schemes like Ayushman Bharat, and aligning IAS/IPS officers with central training.
A chilling case has emerged in Hyderabad, where Tanuja Ranjan, the spouse of a former IPS officer, was found dead in her home. Investigators suspect foul play by a domestic worker and an accomplice, who allegedly smothered her after restraining her. It appears that the motive behind this horrific act was theft, with significant valuables disappearing from the scene.
Tragedy struck in Hyderabad's Jubilee Hills as the wife of former IPS officer Vinay Ranjan Ray was found murdered. Authorities suspect a recently hired domestic worker from Nepal and her accomplices, who allegedly stole valuables and fled. The victim was found on the first floor of the family's residence. Police are actively pursuing the absconding suspects.
Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh has demanded the suspension of IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma, nicknamed 'Singham', over alleged massive rigging in West Bengal's Falta Assembly constituency. The Election Commission has ordered a complete repoll in all 285 polling stations on May 21, citing severe electoral offences and subversion of democratic process during the April 29 polling. The EC's detailed order revealed that initial scrutiny was deeply flawed, relying primarily on paperwork while failing to thoroughly examine complaints and review video footage. The BJP had alleged that party symbols on EVMs were taped over at several booths.
Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra shared videos on X of IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma dancing at a nightclub, calling him a 'Fair and Lovely babua' amid a political row during West Bengal polls. Sharma, deployed as an Election Commission observer for phase two polling, had earlier triggered controversy for a video warning alleged 'troublemakers'. The TMC accused the officer of intimidating party workers and said it would lodge a formal complaint with the EC.
A political rivalry unfolded in Falta, around 40km from Kolkata, between IPS officer DIG Ajay Pal Sharma (known as 'Singham') and TMC candidate Jahangir Khan (who called himself 'Pushpa'). Sharma visited Khan's house on Monday and warned his family. On Tuesday, as Khan's convoy passed, workers raised slogans. Khan defiantly said "Jhukega nahi" (won't bow down). Meanwhile, TMC MP Mahua Moitra shared videos of Sharma dancing at a nightclub, calling him "Fair and Lovely babua". A local woman lodged a complaint alleging intimidation.
IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma, appointed as police observer by Election Commission, has been conducting visits with large CRPF contingents in South 24 Parganas' Falta Constituency since Tuesday to identify and deter those intimidating voters. TMC candidate Jahangir Khan has publicly challenged Sharma, comparing himself to the character Pushpa while calling Sharma "Singham". Trinamool Congress workers protested Sharma's village visits, with Khan alleging the officer is intimidating his party workers and leaders.
TMC supporters in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas protested against Election Commission-appointed police observer Ajay Pal Sharma, accusing him of intimidating party workers ahead of the second phase of polling. The UP-cadre IPS officer, known as 'Singham' for his tough policing, had warned TMC candidate Jahangir Khan's family about strict action for alleged voter intimidation. Khan responded by invoking film character 'Pushpa', stating 'This is Bengal; if he is Singham, I am Pushpa'. The protest occurred in Falta, which falls under Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha constituency represented by TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee.
Uttar Pradesh IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma, deployed as police observer in South 24 Parganas, issued a stern warning against alleged voter intimidation in West Bengal's Falta Assembly constituency. Acting on complaints, Sharma led a joint operation with SSB and Quick Reaction Teams, warning the family of TMC candidate Jahangir Khan, who faces accusations of threatening voters. The officer also found irregularities in Khan's security deployment, with 14 policemen instead of the entitled 10. The incident has sparked sharp political exchanges between BJP and TMC leaders.
UP IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma, serving as a police observer in West Bengal, has issued a stern warning against voter intimidation in the Falta constituency. The move has sparked political controversy, with SP chief Akhilesh Yadav accusing the BJP of deploying partisan agents.
