'Assalamualaikum, No Vande Mataram': Complaint Filed Against IPS Officer Bushra Bano Over Religious Greetings In Official Video Statement
Kolkata: A complaint has reportedly been filed with the West Bengal Home Secretary against IPS officer Bushra Bano over the manner in which she addressed viewers in an official video statement, with the complainant objecting to her use of religious greetings and expressions. The complaint, filed by the Hindu Legal Fund, reportedly raises objections to Bano beginning the video with…
A complaint has been lodged with the West Bengal Home Secretary against IPS officer Bushra Bano regarding the religious greetings and expressions used in an official video statement. The complainant, the Hindu Legal Fund, objected to her beginning the video with "Assalamualaikum", using "Inshallah" during her remarks, and signing off with "Jazakallah".
The complaint questions whether a serving police officer should use religious expressions in a public statement while representing the Indian state. Bano, a serving IPS officer from the 2021 batch, was recently promoted to Additional Superintendent of Police in Kharagpur. The complaint highlights the use of "Assalamualaikum", "Inshallah", and "Jazakallah", and the absence of "Vande Mataram" or "Jai Hind". The complaint seeks a review and action from the West Bengal Home Department.
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