IPS Papiya Sultana is once again embroiled in controversy. After the Sandeshkhali case, he has now been accused of not giving seats to BJP MLAs in the swearing-in ceremony and breaking the protocol, due to which the political debate has intensified.
Kolkata: West Bengal cadre IPS officer Papia Sultana is once again at the center of controversy. Different allegations and claims against him are being discussed in social media and political circles. The most prominent case among these is said to be related to the Sandeshkhali incident, while the other recent controversy is related to protocol and behavior in a public event.
Although official confirmation of the allegations made in all these cases or judicial findings are not yet clear, the political debate has intensified.
Sandeshkhali case and allegations made
During 2024, women had made serious allegations related to sexual harassment and violence in Sandeshkhali area. During the investigation process of this case, questions were raised on the role of IPS Papiya Sultana.
It is alleged that during the investigation, he asked such questions to the victim women which included demanding medical reports and evidence, which led some organizations and opposition parties to call it insensitive behaviour. At the same time, some officials say that adopting an evidence-based approach in the investigation process is part of the legal process.
Different reactions were seen among human rights organizations and political parties regarding this entire matter.
Transfers and administrative action
Amid controversies, Papia Sultana was transferred to Barrackpore Police Lines in the year 2024. The state government called it an administrative routine transfer, but opposition parties linked it to controversy and raised questions.
However, no formal punitive action has been publicly announced against him in any case so far.
Recent controversies: Protocol and public events
The latest controversy is said to be related to a public political event, where a swearing-in ceremony was held in the presence of the Prime Minister. It is alleged that during this period, some BJP MLAs could not get proper seating arrangements and this is being linked to protocol violation.
The discussion started on the basis of some pictures and claims viral on social media that there was a lack of etiquette and coordination between the officials and public representatives present in the program.
However, in this matter also there is no fault of the administration or the concerned officer.
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