She said ‘Assalamualaikum’. Days later, IPS officer was transferred
IPS officer transferred after ‘Assalamualaikum’ row
An Indian Police Service officer, Bushra Bano, from West Bengal was transferred shortly after sharing a video of her journey into civil services. In the video, Bano, from the 2021 batch, began greeting viewers with "Assalamualaikum" and "Inshallah", which led to objections from Hindu groups. She was serving as Additional Superintendent of Police at Kharagpur when the controversy arose.
The West Bengal government ordered her transfer on September 14, citing "public interest". Bano, originally from Uttar Pradesh, studied at Aligarh Muslim University and had a PhD in management studies. She also worked as an assistant professor in Saudi Arabia before joining the civil services. Her video aimed to encourage civil services aspirants, but the use of Islamic expressions sparked criticism.
Opposition politicians have questioned the timing of her transfer, suggesting it may have been politically motivated.
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