The transfer comes after a series of protests by certain political and religious groups who claimed that the officer’s use of Islamic phrases during official duties was unsuitable. The officer, a senior member of the Indian Police Service, had been in the state for several years. The government cited a need for “administrative efficiency” in re‑assigning her. Critics argue that the move is politically motivated and infringes on the rights of public servants to express personal religious sentiments. Human rights organisations have urged the state to reconsider the decision and to uphold the principles of secularism.
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West Bengal Transfers IPS Officer After Right‑Wing Protest Over Islamic Phrases
The West Bengal government has moved an IPS officer to a new posting after right‑wing groups objected to her use of Islamic greetings such as ‘Assalamu Alaikum,’ ‘Inshallah,’ and ‘Jazakallah.’ The senior police officer, who had been serving in the state, was transferred following complaints that her remarks were inappropriate. The decision has sparked debate over freedom of expression and religious sensitivities, with civil society groups calling the move an overreach.
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