Supratim Sarkar
Supratim Sarkar | |
|---|---|
| 43th Police Commissioner of Kolkata | |
| In office 31 January 2026 – 16 March 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Manoj Kumar Verma |
| Succeeded by | Ajay Kumar Nand |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 30 May 1971 |
| Education | |
| Police career | |
| Service | Indian Police Service |
| Department | West Bengal Police |
| Service years | 1997– |
| Status | Active |
| Badge no. | 19971025[1] |
Supratim Sarkar is an Indian police officer who served as the 43th Commissioner of the Kolkata Police. Sarkar has previously served in several key positions in Kolkata Police, including joint commissioner (traffic) and joint commissioner (headquarters) and deputy commissioner (South). Sarkar also served in Special Protection Group (SPG).
Early life and career
Born in 1971, Supratim Sarkar is a 1997 batch West Bengal cadre IPS officer.[2][3]
Prior to his appointment as Commissioner of the Kolkata Police, Sarkar was serving as additional director general at South Bengal.[4][5]
While serving as commissioner at Bidhannagar City Police, Sarkar was transferred following outrage over the Baguiati Double Murder case.[6][7]
Sarkar is also a writer who penned numerous books.[8][9]
References
- ^ "IPS CIVIL LIST 2014". 2014. Archived from the original on 15 October 2018. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
- ^ The Civil List of Indian Police Service (in Hindi). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2005. p. 485.
- ^ "West Bengal Police". West Bengal Police. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
- ^ "West Bengal: Piyush Pandey is new acting DGP, Supratim Sarkar appointed as Kolkata's top cop during major reshuffle". The Statesman. 31 January 2026. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
- ^ Singh, Shiv Sahay (31 January 2026). "Peeyush Pandey is new acting West Bengal DGP, major rejig ahead of Assembly polls". The Hindu. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
- ^ Talukder, Ritam (15 September 2022). "বাগুইআটিকাণ্ডের জের, অপসারিত বিধাননগরের সিপি সুপ্রতিম সরকার". ABP Ananda (in Bengali). Retrieved 1 February 2026.
- ^ "বিধাননগরের পুলিশ কমিশনার সুপ্রতিম সরকারকে সরিয়ে দিল নবান্ন, বাগুইআটি-কাণ্ডের জের?". Anandabazar Patrika. 15 September 2022. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
- ^ Ali, Arshad (22 April 2018). "The cop with a nice turn of phrase". Daily News and Analysis. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
- ^ Chaudhuri, Monalisa (1 February 2026). "Supratim Sarkar calls for presence and politeness; new police chief steps into office". The Telegraph. Retrieved 1 February 2026.