CRPF Revokes Suspension of DIG Bidhan Chandra Patra
· India · Hindustan Times, Indian Express
The CRPF has revoked the suspension of DIG Bidhan Chandra Patra after an inquiry examined allegations against him regarding social media posts. Patra was originally suspended in June over audio and video messages that called for changing the government while protesting the Central Armed Police Forces General Administration Act, 2026. An official stated that Patra was informed of his reinstatement on Tuesday, though the departmental inquiry will continue. The suspension had previously drawn criticism from retired CAPF officers who alleged the action targeted his family's participation in anti-bill protests. Meanwhile, over 3,000 CAPF Group A cadre officers have challenged the 2026 Act in the Supreme Court.
Why it matters
The case highlights deep-seated tensions between cadre officers and senior IPS deputation in paramilitary forces, a dispute now moving through both judicial and public protests.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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