Bengal IPS Officer Bushra Bano Transferred After UPSC Video Sparks Social Media Row

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IPS officer Bushra Bano has been transferred from Kharagpur to the state armed police in West Bengal. The move came after a video she posted about her UPSC preparation journey drew sharp criticism online. In the video, Bano also referenced Aligarh Muslim University's role in her preparation and used religious greetings, which some users objected to, demanding national greetings instead. The transfer has fueled speculation about a link to the controversy, though the government has made no official statement connecting the two.

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