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Bengal police questions youth for sharing photos of ‘Pakistani terrorist’ friend
An initial probe by the West Bengal revealed that the youth had gone to Qatar around three years ago, where he worked before returning home last year.
Published on Apr 26, 2025 08:51 PM IST
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8 suspects in Murshidabad riots arrested from Odisha: Bengal police
The arrests were made by the special task force of the West Bengal Police after it interrogated 16 Murshidabad residents working as migrant labourers in various parts of Odisha’s Jharsuguda district
Published on Apr 21, 2025 08:07 PM IST
WB: Jobless teachers rally outside SSC HQ, want release of 2016 recruitment list
The Supreme Court, in its April 3 verdict, declared the entire 2016 recruitment panel created by the SSC as null and void, citing widespread irregularities.
Published on Apr 21, 2025 05:25 PM IST
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West Bengal’s communal violence-hit Murshidabad limping back to normalcy
A police officer said the situation was under control, adequate security forces were deployed and people who fled to neighbouring Malda were gradually returning home
Published on Apr 14, 2025 11:33 AM IST
Over 110 arrested in West Bengal's Murshidabad for violence over Waqf Act
Police said prohibitory orders have been imposed and internet services suspended in the worst-hit Murshidabad district.
Updated on Apr 12, 2025 11:47 AM IST
2 booked in Bengal for allegedly plotting communal tension ahead of festivals
Police said they cannot disclose the identity and profile of the accused as the case is being investigated
Published on Mar 29, 2025 09:32 PM IST
Bengal police recover ₹3 crore cash, jewelry during fake call centre raid
Police have arrested three persons in connection with a fake international call centre that was being operated from a flat in Salt Lake
Published on Mar 29, 2025 09:07 PM IST
Bengal police urge people to maintain peace in run-up to festivals
Bengal police urge people to maintain peace in run-up to festivals
Published on Mar 29, 2025 07:40 PM IST
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Police make arrangements for Class 12 students amidst SFI protest in West Bengal
Additional DGP (Law and Order) Jawed Shamim said a large number of police personnel will be on the streets to ensure examinees do not face any problem.
Published on Mar 02, 2025 06:58 PM IST
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Ringer’s lactate solution under scanner has passed lab tests: Mamata Banerjee
The criminal investigation department (CID) of West Bengal police is probing the January 10 death of Mamoni Ruidas
Published on Feb 18, 2025 10:29 PM IST
Kolkata gun shop under police scanner in ammunition smuggling case
A century-old gun shop located within 200 metres of the Kolkata police headquarters at Lalbazar, was searched and sealed on Saturday evening, hours after one of its employees was arrested
Published on Feb 16, 2025 07:17 PM IST
Several cybercrime gangs operating in WB busted, 46 held in past 15 days
Police said there was a sudden spike in cybercrime cases in some districts in the western part of the state and along the Jharkhand border over the past month
Updated on Feb 14, 2025 01:05 PM IST
3 Bangladeshi nationals arrested, smuggled bear cub rescued in 2 Bengal cases
A Nadia district police officer said the three Bangladeshi nationals said they were residents of Jhenaidah district across the border
Published on Jan 17, 2025 07:56 PM IST
Strengthen passport verification to counter rising rackets: WB Police to MEA
The West Bengal Police propose a new system where the district intelligence branch (DIB), local police stations, and senior officers will have a more significant role
Published on Dec 29, 2024 05:05 PM IST
DNA report confirms flesh & bones recovered belong to murdered Bangladeshi MP
The CID collected DNA samples from his daughter, Mumtarin Ferdous Doreen, who came to Kolkata in November this year.
Updated on Dec 19, 2024 06:17 PM IST
BJP announces Ram temple, TMC MLA proposes Babri Masjid-like mosque in Bengal
West Bengal BJP's Murshidabad unit has announced plans to construct a Ram temple in Berhampore, days after TMC planned a mosque like the Babri Masjid
Published on Dec 13, 2024 12:12 AM IST
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Supreme Court scraps CBI probe, sets up SIT to investigate Bengal torture charge
The police officers have been told to submit weekly status reports before a bench to be constituted by the chief justice of the Calcutta high court
Published on Nov 25, 2024 07:16 PM IST
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Bengal: BJP's Sukanta Majumdar arrested amid clashes in Beldanga
West Bengal Police arrested BJP state president Sukanta Majumdar in Nadia district while he attempted to visit violence-hit Beldanga.
Updated on Nov 20, 2024 07:12 PM IST
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Calcutta high court seeks report from govt on Beldanga clashes
The Calcutta high court will continue hearing the petitions by two BJP leaders on the Nov 16 violence in Murshidabad’s Bendanga area on Wednesday
Published on Nov 19, 2024 08:54 PM IST
Bengal police book Mithun Chakraborty for alleged hate speech
The BJP said chief minister Mamata Banerjee did not even congratulate Mithun Chakraborty after he won the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award and now she is honouring him by filing a case
Published on Nov 06, 2024 06:11 PM IST
Bengal CID summons BJP’s ex-MP Arjun Singh in 2020 case ahead of Naihati bypoll
The Bengal BJP has entrusted former Barrackpore MP Arjun Singh with the campaign for the Naihati bypoll
Published on Nov 05, 2024 05:30 PM IST
RG Kar rape-murder: CBI found Sandip Ghosh's polygraph responses 'deceptive'
Kolkata doctor rape-murder: Sandip Ghosh introduced what the officers called a new theory of suicide.
Updated on Sep 16, 2024 02:00 PM IST
Kolkata rape-murder: CBI claims SHO Abhijit Mondol arrived ‘unusually’ late
Kolkata rape and murder: The agency said Sandip Ghosh and Abhijit Mondol had been in touch with each other after the crime surfaced.
Updated on Sep 16, 2024 11:42 AM IST
Kolkata murder: SC asks protesting doctors to return to work by 5 pm tomorrow
CJI Chandrachud also observed that the West Bengal government must take steps to create confidence in the minds of the protesting doctors.
Updated on Sep 09, 2024 01:47 PM IST
Two held for molesting woman, misbehaving with protesters in Kolkata
Apart from two such incidents, stray incident of violence against CPI(M) member was also reported. The people-led march largely remained peaceful.
Published on Sep 05, 2024 01:21 PM IST
‘We are also humans’: Wife of Kolkata cop injured during 'Nabanna Abhijan' rally
A brick struck Debasish Chakraborty’s left eye during the attack, causing severe damage. He is currently receiving treatment at Shankar Nethralaya.
Published on Aug 30, 2024 06:09 AM IST
March to state secretariat illegal, no permission given: Bengal police
March to state secretariat illegal, no permission given: Bengal police
Updated on Aug 26, 2024 09:02 PM IST
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Sanjay Roy stalked Kolkata rape-murder victim on August 8?
Kolkata rape-murder: Sanjay Roy displayed no nervousness during interrogation and had no remorse.
Updated on Aug 23, 2024 02:20 PM IST
Kolkata rape-murder: Did victim know too much? ‘Big fish’ theory emerges
Doctor rape and murder: The Kolkata victim was found murdered hours after she went to the hall to rest.
Updated on Aug 18, 2024 09:18 AM IST
Bengal Police's RG Kar hospital attack post backfires. '…playing victim card’
Bengal Police faced criticism for 'playing the victim card' after a female constable was injured at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on August 14.
Published on Aug 17, 2024 10:41 AM IST