NIA sleuths, in coordination with West Bengal Police, arrested M.B.B.S. student Nisar Alam from Dalkhola in connection with the Red Fort Metro Station car blast. Authorities are investigating the suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed terror module linked to Al-Falah University in Faridabad.
West Bengal Police’s cybercrime wing uncovered a ₹317-crore online fraud involving 148 shell companies and businessman Pawan Ruia. Raids at his residence and offices revealed funds diverted through fake firms, with ₹170 crore allegedly converted into cryptocurrency to evade detection
The Enforcement Directorate is tracking seven Pakistani nationals who allegedly procured fake Indian passports via a Bengal racket. The key accused, Indu Bhusan Halder, worked with intermediary Azad Mullick to forge over 250 passports for foreign clients
A trainee nurse was found dead at a private hospital in Singur, Hooghly. Her family alleged rape and murder, accusing police of negligence and demanding a CBI probe. Two people, including the nursing home owner and her lover, were arrested
Police say the IIM-Calcutta student accused of rape admitted to spiking drinks with sleeping pills before the alleged assault. A special probe team is investigating inconsistencies in statements from both the accused and the survivor’s family. Custody extended till July 19.
