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TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee alleged that BJP supporters attacked his Kolkata residence, triggering clashes that left several people injured. He claimed it was the seventh attempt on his life in six months, while the BJP accused TMC supporters of provoking the confrontation.
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Kolkata Police's SIT has arrested senior Mass Art executive Dhrubojyoti Basu in the multi-crore fake Durga Puja pass scam linked to UNESCO-tagged festival tours. Basu, named in the FIR and allegedly a key architect of the scheme along with former West Bengal Tourism Minister Indranil Sen, had been absconding since last week. The probe is being jointly pursued by the Kolkata Police and the Enforcement Directorate.
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Kolkata Police entered the SRFTI campus late Tuesday after students held a torch rally demanding better security. The administration alleged intimidation, while the students' union questioned the late-night deployment and raised concerns about police identification badges
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Kolkata Police arrested Babu Majumdar, the second accused in the misleading announcement that triggered panic and a stampede at Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal on October 17. Investigators suspect the announcement may have been made at someone else’s instructions
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Kolkata Police have launched a crackdown on social media misinformation related to the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja stampede that killed 19 people. One person has been arrested for allegedly sharing an old video and falsely claiming the death toll was 60.
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Kolkata Police has summoned former IPS officer and ex-TMC MLA Humayun Kabir for questioning in connection with the August 27 scuffle during removal of an alleged illegal billboard outside Abhishek Banerjee's office. Fourteen people have been arrested in the case
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Kolkata Police arrested 66 people, including 41 women, for allegedly operating fake call centres and duping victims nationwide. The accused posed as telecom, bank and insurance representatives, using false documents and mule accounts to collect processing fees through fraudulent offers
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TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee accused BJP workers of storming and vandalising the party’s Camac Street office in Kolkata early Thursday, alleging police inaction despite repeated calls. He demanded arrests, accountability, and a probe into the organised violence.
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Mobile phones and internet devices recovered from terrorist Aftab Ansari's cell at Kolkata's Presidency Central Correctional Home have been sent for forensic examination. Investigators are probing suspected calls to Pakistan, possible conspiracies, jail contacts and the involvement of prison personnel
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Kolkata Police summoned TMC Rajya Sabha MP Derek O’Brien over FIRs related to resistance against the removal of an illegal billboard from Abhishek Banerjee’s party office. Banerjee was also summoned, while police have arrested 14 people following clashes with KMC officials
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Kolkata Police have registered a suo motu FIR against former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee and TMCP event organisers for allegedly violating Calcutta High Court conditions. Police cited barricade breaches, jostling with personnel and disruption of vehicular movement during Friday’s event
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West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari awarded Jeevan Raksha Padaks to 10 Kolkata Police personnel for their role in rescuing people during the Taratala godown collapse. He also announced plans to strengthen police infrastructure, recruitment, cybercrime response and the Anti-Corruption Bureau
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West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari told the Assembly that anti-social infiltrators hijacked Friday's NEET paper leak protest in Kolkata, attacking police and journalists. Authorities have identified 70 suspects via CCTV and filed seven cases under strict anti-rowdyism laws
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The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has approached Kolkata Police seeking permission to hold a rally from College Street to Rani Rashmoni Avenue on July 24 over NEET paper leaks. Police are making security arrangements in case approval is denied
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The Calcutta High Court directed Kolkata Police to provide protection for the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC faction's Martyrs' Day rally after allegations of stage vandalism. The court sought a police report by July 31 and ordered the venue cleared by 9 pm Tuesday
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TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee on Sunday submitted documents to the Kalighat police through a representative in a reckless driving case. Sources state the submission is incomplete, and a fresh notice may be issued to the Diamond Harbour lawmaker
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A fresh police complaint has been filed against jailed former Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee and an ex-TMC councillor over alleged extortion, death threats, and the false implication of a BJP worker in 2020. Police have launched a probe
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Kolkata Police arrested former TMC councillor and Borough 11 chairman Tarakeswar Chakraborty early Saturday on extortion and molestation charges. Chakraborty’s arrest marks the 11th detention of former KMC councillors facing similar criminal allegations amid ongoing civic cleanups
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The Kolkata Police have banned weapons, DJ music systems, and excessively tall Tazias during Muharram to maintain law and order. Authorities confirmed that no new procession permissions will be granted, and additional forces will be deployed to ensure harmony
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In a major counter-insurgency success, top CPI (Maoist) Zonal Committee member Shakuntala Mahato alias Pushpa, carrying a ₹10 lakh bounty, surrendered with arms and ammunition before the Kolkata Police on Wednesday