The West Bengal government has made a significant change in its police leadership, replacing CID Chief R Rajasekaran. The decision, announced on January 1, comes amid concerns about the performance of the Crime Investigation Department (CID) under Rajasekaran’s tenure.
The new appointment is seen as part of an effort to revamp the CID and improve its efficiency in handling investigations. Opposition leaders and members of the public had called for changes, citing several unsolved cases and accusations of inefficiency during Rajasekaran’s tenure. The state government has appointed a new CID chief, signaling a fresh approach to crime investigation in West Bengal.