- By Mayukh Debnath
- Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:52 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Bengal News: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday announced an upcoming "total reshuffle" in the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the state police, alleging the prevalence of corruption within a section of police personnel in the lower ranks.
According to news agency PTI, she also directed DGP Rajeev Kumar to look into "complaints" filed against certain CID officers and initiate action in cases where the allegations are found to be genuine.
"I will initiate a total reshuffle in the CID. I am giving you (Kumar) the responsibility... Give me proposals and cross-check the complaints. At times, false complaints are also lodged. If those are found to be genuine, take strong action. Do not spare me even if need be," she said while addressing a meeting at state secretariat 'Nabanna'.
Later, speaking to reporters, Banerjee, who also holds the Home portfolio, said, "The political leaders are always criticised for involvement in corruption. If any politician does any corrupt act involving just Rs 5, it is projected as Rs 550. However, politicians think ten times before cheating people and get involved in corruption. Some lower-level officers and staff in the police forces get involved in corruption and this gives a bad name to the state."
She also said that she has directed the state police authorities to hold meetings with railways officials to prevent the import of illegal firearms to West Bengal from neighbouring states. She also has directed strict vigilance and monitoring at the different inter-state borders with West Bengal, wire agency IANS noted.
(With inputs from agencies)