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Bengal mob assault: Mamata Banerjee charges BJP, a section of media with maligning state
CM Mamata Banerjee, at Kolkata airport, charged BJP and TV channels with defaming West Bengal using an old Ariadha mob assault video amid by-elections. TMC's Jayant Singh, breaching a 2023 bond, was arrested with others. Police identified eight. Media manipulation and damage control claims surfaced following BJP defeats in Bengal.
Bengaluru Police file FIR against Virat Kohli-owned pub on MG Road
Bengaluru police register FIR against One8 Commune pub and others for operating beyond 1 am closing time. Complaints of loud music led to action. Investigation ongoing to determine further steps. Virat Kohli's Bengaluru branch under scrutiny for serving customers at 1:20 am, exceeding allowed time limit.
West Bengal: Police file FIRs against CPI-M's Mohammed Salim & BJP's Amit Malviya for circulating Chopra public flogging
FIRs filed against CPI-M state secretary and BJP state co-observer for circulating video of public flogging incident in West Bengal. Governor seeks report on police inaction. BJP alleges woman was coerced to file FIR. CPI-M leader denies allegations. Trinamool leader already arrested in the case.
Union Home Ministry initiates disciplinary action against Kolkata CP, DCP for 'maligning' Raj Bhavan
The Union ministry action came after West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose submitted a report to it regarding Goyal and Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner (DCP) Central Indira Mukherjee, alleging that they were "functioning in a manner which is completely unbecoming of a public servant", he said.
Kolkata: Massive fire breaks out at a cafe located at Park Street-Camac Street intersection
A fire broke out at a café on the third floor of Park Centre, at the intersection of Park Street and Camac Street in Kolkata. The blaze, starting around 10:35 am, saw no casualties reported. 14 fire tenders and a disaster management team are on site, regulating traffic and evacuating nearby buildings. Panic ensued among office-goers awaiting clearance from authorities.
Delhi Police uncovers trafficking of Rohingyas from Myanmar to India & Russia
Delhi Police uncovered a racket involved in trafficking of Rohingyas from Myanmar through Bangladesh to various regions of India and other foreign nations. Two individuals, one of whom was an agent from Myanmar’s Rakhine, were apprehended in Hyderabad following the return of a Myanmar couple who had traveled to Russia using counterfeit Indian passports to New Delhi.
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Email threatens to blow up Kolkata airport, search finds nothing suspicious
Authorities at the Kolkata Airport on Friday received an email claiming bombs were planted at various places on its premises, triggering a frantic search across the facility, officials said. However, the mail, which threatened that the bombs will explode at 12.55 pm, turned out to be a hoax, they said.
9 killed in Kolkata building collapse; opposition fires 'corruption' salvo at Mamata administration
Banerjee promises action and compensation after Kolkata building collapse. Adhikari calls for audits and arrests. Political debate ensues over TMC corruption. Mayor admits unauthorized construction. Adhikari demands accountability. CPI(M) criticizes blame game. Governor visits site and hospital.
Kolkata Police announces 4th edition of 'Safe Drive, Safe Life' half-marathon in January with ace athlete Colin Jackson in attendance
The Kolkata Police will host the fourth edition of the "Safe Drive, Safe Life" Half-Marathon on January 21, 2024, as announced by Commissioner of Police Vineet Kumar Goyal. The event, inspired by the Tata Marathon, aims to promote road safety and has seen a reduction in road accident fatalities since its initiation in 2016.
SBI, Bengaluru Police Commissioner, Kolkata police warn about this Aadhaar fraud; 2 ways to lock Aadhaar biometrics
Aadhaar biometrics: The fraud does not require SMS or OTP authentication, which is much more concerning. According to the reports, the Indian market has apparently seen an increase in a new type of scam employing Aadhaar cards.
Jadavpur University Death Case: Police recreate crime scene; Opposition moves HC seeking NIA probe
In connection with the death of a first-year student, the Kolkata Police on Monday reconstructed the sequence of events in Jadavpur University hostel and a forensic team visited the premises to probe into the matter. The West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has slammed the Left-backed unions for "murder" of the young student.
Police reconstructs sequence of events in Jadavpur University death case
The Kolkata Police reconstructed the sequence of events at Jadavpur University hostel and a forensic team visited the premises to investigate the death of a first-year student. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticized the Left-backed unions for the "murder" of the student. The Leader of Opposition in the State Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, filed a petition in the Calcutta High Court, demanding an NIA probe and the implementation of UGC guidelines in the university.
Swastika Mukherjee opens up about gender bias, says women have to work 200 per cent harder to prove themselves
Swastika's her next assignments are 'Durgapur Junction' by Arindam Bhattacharya and a Bollywood film being shot in Mumbai. "I am contract bound not to disclose the name of the Mumbai project," the actor said.
Fresher jumps from building just 2 days after joining Jadavpur University in Kolkata, ragging suspected
An 18-year-old first-year student at Jadavpur University, Swapnodeep Kundu, has died after falling from the second-floor balcony of the university's boys' hostel. The incident occurred two days after Kundu arrived to commence his studies. The university has set up a committee to investigate the death and initial findings suggest that Kundu may have intentionally jumped off the balcony.
'Arrange New Driver': Kolkata police adopts new protocol for dealing with drunk driving
If caught drunk driving, Kolkata police will now not detain you or seize your vehicle but will ask you to arrange for a sober person to drive the car. The new protocol will become an integral part of the drink-drive Standard Operating Procedure. Drunk drivers will no longer be detained at the police station or have their vehicles seized. However, after bail, they will be presented in court the following day.
Mumbai Police cracks cybercriminal ring; reveals 12th pass mastermind made more than Rs 5 crore a day
Mastermind Shrinivas Rao Dadi (49), who has sound technical knowledge despite limited education, was taken into custody by a team of Bangur Nagar police station from a plush hotel in Hyderabad, the official said. Besides Dadi, police also arrested four more members of his gang, including two from neighbouring Thane and as many from Kolkata, he said.
Terrorising judiciary shouldn't be tolerated: Bengal Governor
During a high-level meeting at the Raj Bhavan on Tuesday evening, Bose asked home secretary BP Gopalika and Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Kumar Goyal to ensure safety of judges, people in the know told ET.
Terrorising judiciary should not be tolerated at any cost: West Bengal Governor
In a a high-level meeting held at Raj Bhawan late Tuesday evening with state Home Secretary B P Gopalika and Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Kumar Goyel, Bose has clearly stated to ensure safety to the judiciary and said terrorizing the judiciary does not happen in any country of the world, people in the know told ET.
Calcutta HC orders SIT probe into Mominpur violence, refrains from commenting on NIA investigation
The court also directed the Kolkata Police Commissioner to take measures so that no further violence takes place. The HC made it clear that central force deployment in the area is not necessary now but observed that no such incident should recur. It wanted police pickets to be placed, along with CCTVs.
Mahatma Gandhi 'lookalike' as asura: Why Kolkata pandal in trouble
As photos of the Durga Puja pandal went viral on social media, Kolkata Police reportedly told the organisers to change the appearance of the 'asura'.
Security breach at Mamata Banerjee's residence, trespasser being interrogated
Questions have been raised about the security breach and how the intruder could climb up the walls without security personnel on duty noticing him, and enter the chief minister's residence, in this high security zone even avoiding the CCTV cameras installed there.
Kolkata: HC asks IPS officer to oversee Namkhana rape investigation
The court also observed that the victim, her family members and all witnesses in the case must be given security. Considering the progress of the investigation, the court might consider CBI investigation at a later stage.
Kolkata civic polls: Crude bomb hurdled outside polling booth, one injured
According to Kolkata Police sources, one Congress worker has been detained in connection with this crude bomb explosion. The man was identified by analyzing CCTV footage.
West Bengal deploys 23,000 police personnel for Kolkata polls
The Calcutta High Court on Thursday directed the state police force and the Kolkata Police to provide security for the KMC election. The court declined the BJP's prayer for the deployment of CAPF for the polls, following which the BJP's state unit moved the division bench of the high court, challenging the verdict.
HC directs Bengal, city police to give security during KMC polls
The court declined the BJP's prayer for the deployment of CAPF for the KMC polls.
Bengal post-poll violence: Calcutta High Court orders CBI probe into murder, rape cases; forms SIT for other offences
A five-judge bench headed by Acting Chief Justice Rajesh Bindal also ordered the formation of a special investigation team (SIT) to probe all other offences related to the alleged post-poll violence.
Strengthen voices against all forces that try to stifle freedom: Mamata
The chief minister also awarded various police personnel for their gallantry and paid floral tributes at the Police Memorial and a statue of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, whose 125th birth anniversary was celebrated this year.
CBI intensifies search for former Kolkata police commissioner Rajeev Kumar
The probe agency on Thursday also moved a city court seeking an arrest warrant against Kumar in connection with the scam.
Former Kolkata Police commissioner Rajeev Kumar deposes before CBI
Kumar, who is presently the additional director general of police in the CID, reached the CBI office in the morning to face questioning by the agency officials for the second time.
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