Manoj Kumar Verma Becomes New Kolkata Police Chief After Protests
Manoj Kumar Verma has been appointed as the new Commissioner of Police (CP) for Kolkata. This decision comes after the removal of Vineet Kumar Goyal from the position, following protests by junior doctors over a recent tragic incident at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.
Key Changes in Police Leadership
According to a notification from the Department of Home and Hill Affairs, Verma, who was previously the Additional Director General of Police (ADG) for Law and Order in West Bengal, will take over as CP in Kolkata. Former CP Vineet Kumar Goyal has been reassigned as the ADG and Inspector General of Police (IGP) for the Special Task Force in West Bengal.
Other Transfers
Abhishek Gupta, the former Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) for Kolkata’s North Division, has been transferred to the role of Circle Officer of the 2nd Battalion of the Eastern Frontier Rifles (EFR). Dipak Sarkar will take over as the new DCP for the North Division.
Chief Minister’s Response
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced that most of the junior doctors’ demands had been met, including the removal of Kolkata CP Vineet Kumar Goyal and certain officials from the health department. Banerjee stated, “Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Kumar Goyal has expressed his willingness to resign.” She added that Goyal would officially hand over responsibilities to the new CP at 4 pm on Tuesday.
Banerjee also confirmed that Deputy Commissioner North, Abhishek Gupta, would be removed. “We have listened to the junior doctors and decided to replace the Commissioner. He has voluntarily agreed to resign. In the health department, they requested the removal of three officials, and we have agreed to two. We have fulfilled 99 per cent of their demands. What more can we do? We have asked the doctors to return to work so that the public doesn’t suffer,” she said.
“We have accepted three of their four demands. DC North (Abhishek Gupta) will also be removed, and a decision on the new DC will be made tomorrow. Additionally, we will ensure the security of doctors,” she added.
Doubts Revealed
Manoj Kumar Verma -: Manoj Kumar Verma is a senior police officer who has been given a new job as the head of the Kolkata Police.
Kolkata Police Chief -: The Kolkata Police Chief is the top police officer in Kolkata, responsible for maintaining law and order in the city.
Protests -: Protests are when people gather to show they are unhappy about something and want changes.
Commissioner of Police -: The Commissioner of Police is the highest-ranking officer in a city’s police department.
Vineet Kumar Goyal -: Vineet Kumar Goyal was the previous head of the Kolkata Police before Manoj Kumar Verma.
Junior doctors -: Junior doctors are medical professionals who are still in training or have recently started their careers.
RG Kar Medical College -: RG Kar Medical College is a well-known medical school and hospital in Kolkata.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee -: Mamata Banerjee is the leader of the state of West Bengal, where Kolkata is located.
ADG for Law and Order -: ADG stands for Additional Director General, a high-ranking police officer responsible for keeping peace and order in the state.
Special Task Force -: The Special Task Force is a special group of police officers who handle very important and difficult cases.
