Two Kolkata Police DCPs Suspended Over Social Media Remarks After Internal Review
Two Deputy Commissioners of Kolkata Police, Bidhan Saha and Partha Pratim Das, were suspended following an internal inquiry into their social media activity, including alleged objectionable remarks made in a police WhatsApp group in 2025. The comments reportedly targeted Suvendu Adhikari, then Leader of Opposition and now Chief Minister. Kolkata Police Commissioner Ajay Kumar Nand had previously advised officers to exercise caution on social media, emphasizing the impact of inappropriate communication on public perception. Further departmental proceedings are planned.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 37%, Centre 53%, Right 10%). Overall sentiment is neutral (37/100). Lens Score 36/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- ndtv— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- thetribune— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- theprint— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles present the suspension of two Kolkata Police officers without explicit political bias, reporting the incident factually and including the context of remarks against a political figure, Suvendu Adhikari. Both sources focus on official statements and procedural aspects, reflecting a neutral stance without favoring any political party or viewpoint.
The tone across the articles is neutral and factual, focusing on the administrative action taken and the police commissioner's advisory. There is no emotive language or judgment, and the coverage emphasizes procedural steps and cautionary advice, resulting in a balanced and objective sentiment.
How 3 sources covered this story
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