"No one is above law": West Bengal CM announces suspension of two Motor Vehicle Inspectors over extortion, illegal detention of truck
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"No one is above law": West Bengal CM announces suspension of two Motor Vehicle Inspectors over extortion, illegal detention of truck
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], July 24 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced the immediate suspension of two Motor Vehicle Inspectors posted at the Rampur checkpost in Paschim Bardhaman after they allegedly harassed a goods carrier driver and demanded an unlawful bribe.Suvend»»»
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