The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed the suspension of five police officials, including IPS officer Sandip Garai, in Diamond Harbour, South 24 Parganas district, due to serious misconduct and failure to maintain impartiality during the West Bengal Legislative Elections 2026. This decision stems from a report by Manoj Kumar Agarwal, the Chief Electoral Officer of West Bengal, which highlighted the officials' inappropriate conduct. The suspended officials include the Additional Superintendent of Police, the Sub-Divisional Police Officer, and various inspectors from local police stations. Additionally, the ECI has appointed 11 new Police Observers for the second phase of elections and issued a warning to Dr. Ishani Pal, the Superintendent of Police, for not ensuring discipline among her subordinates. The Commission has mandated that these actions be implemented immediately, with a compliance report due by 11 AM on April 25. The first phase of the elections is scheduled for April 23, following a contentious lead-up marked by controversies over voter roll deletions.