The West Bengal government transferred Biswajit Shanpui, the officer-in-charge of Sandeshkhali police station, on March 9 amid the ongoing furore over allegations of sexual abuse and land grabbing against local TMC leaders.
Gopal Sarkar, who previously served as OC in the Basirhat police district, has been appointed as Mr. Shanpui's replacement.
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