Republic TV took to Twitter to announce the suspension of a reporter on probation period with its network channel Republic Bangla, after accusations against him of impersonating investigating agency officials were brought to light.
https://twitter.com/republic/status/1397466789982859266?ref_src=twsrc%5EtfwDetailing the incident, the channel informed that a reporter named Avikesh Sengupta has been suspended from service with immediate effect as he is allegedly said to be involved in not just a case of impersonation but even kidnapping.
https://twitter.com/republic/status/1397466794126835714?ref_src=twsrc%5EtfwRepublic said that on Tuesday it was brought to their notice that Sengupta face serious charges of impersonation of a public servant, fabrication of identity and kidnapping amongst others. He was not a confirmed employee of Republic Bangla and he stands suspended with effect from 25th May 2021.
A Twitter user shared the copy of an FIR filed against Sengupta on Monday for allegedly kidnapping a businessman and demanded a ransom of Rs 1 crore.
Citing that the organization abides by the zero-tolerance policy towards such criminal acts, a probe has been initiated into the matter.
https://twitter.com/republic/status/1397466796093952001?ref_src=twsrc%5EtfwAs per the channel, Sengupta has been absconding since yesterday and has been untraceable with every attempt to establish any connection with him failing.
https://twitter.com/republic/status/1397466798044319745?ref_src=twsrc%5EtfwSengupta was on his probation period and not a permanent employee of Republic Bangla.
Republic Bangla, Bengali-language news channel, was launched by Arnab Goswami’s Republic Media Network on March 07 2021.