IPS Officer Bushara Bano Transferred Following Right-Wing Backlash Over Arabic Phrases in Student Address

Sep 17, 2026

IPS officer Bushara Bano was transferred after using Arabic phrases in a video address to students. Right-wing groups criticized her for using "Assalamu Alaikum," "Inshallah," and "Jazakallah" without nationalist slogans. The West Bengal government transferred her, citing public interest. Critics called the transfer unjustified, comparing it to other officers facing no consequences.

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