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Explosive Audio: 'Give 2 Lakh...' Teacher Alleges Corruption in Mamata Govt Transfers
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News18•22-09-2026, 14:55
Explosive Audio: 'Give 2 Lakh...' Teacher Alleges Corruption in Mamata Govt Transfers
- •Allegations of corruption in teacher transfers surfaced in West Bengal, with a teacher claiming 2 lakh rupees were demanded for a preferred school transfer.
- •The teacher presented an audio recording to the Calcutta High Court, surprising Justice Amrita Sinha.
- •The court ordered the Kolkata Police to investigate the matter, assigning the OC of Kasba Police Station.
- •The investigation will trace the phone number, identify the individuals involved, and determine if a gang is operating, with an initial report due by September 25.
- •The High Court has imposed an interim stay on the School Education Department's SOP for teacher transfers until December 18, halting 'surplus' transfers.
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The Calcutta High Court has ordered an investigation into the matter, assigning responsibility to the Kolkata Police and instructing the OC of Kasba Police Station to identify the callers and determine if a broader network or gang is involved, with an initial report due by September 25.
The court has sought a report from the District Inspector (DI) of Kasba to gather information concerning the teacher transfer process and the specific circumstances of the case.
Justice Amrita Sinha imposed an interim stay on the School Education Department's SOP until December 18, clarifying that no surplus transfers of teachers can occur until further court orders.
