Vivek Dubey, the Special Police Observer for Bengal appointed by the Election Commission of India, reached Kolkata on Sunday. He would take charge from Monday beginning talks with the Chief Electoral Officer and the top administrative officers of the State.
Dubey was appointed in place of KK Sharma, the former DGP of the BSF, who was allegedly seen last year attending a programme sponsored by the IAS in uniform. Apparently following a hue and cry by Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, he was replaced Dubey sources said.