Kolkata police

Kolkata: 4 held for misusing vehicle with South Korea consulate number plate

On being confronted, the police got to know that the car was earlier being used by a South Korea consulate and hence had a CC number plate. 

May 01, 2020, 12:33 PM IST

Newly wed IIT-Kharagpur scholar found hanging in hostel room, probe launched

The deceased had got married in February at his hometown in Andhra Pradesh and had returned to the campus before the lockdown began.

Apr 28, 2020, 19:40 PM IST

Kolkata STF seizes drugs worth Rs 3.5 cr concealed in rear and front doors of car

The three people – a Manipur based drug peddler, a Bihar drug peddler and the driver of the vehicle were taken into custody for interrogation.

Feb 12, 2020, 15:45 PM IST

Jailed ISIS operative Musa attacks jail warden inside Presidency jail in Kolkata

Jailed Islamic State (ISIS) operative Abu Musa attacked the jail warden inside Presidency jail in Kolkata on Saturday.

Jan 04, 2020, 23:34 PM IST

Portion of Burdwan railway station collapses, several injured

A portion of the main entrance of the Burdwan railway station collapsed on Saturday (January 4) injuring several people while a few are still trapped underneath.

Jan 04, 2020, 21:02 PM IST

Kolkata Police raises all-women armed elite force, Warrior

Warrior, a unit raised by the Kolkata Police comprising 30 lady constables, were given advanced and specialised training after completing their basic training. These 50 lady constables were part of the total 200 lady constables who came on deputation from West Bengal police to Kolkata Police.

Dec 25, 2019, 00:01 AM IST

ATM fraud: Romanian national held for duping several people in Kolkata

A Romanian national was arrested by Kolkata Police on Monday for duping dozens of people of lakhs from Delhi.

Dec 09, 2019, 20:43 PM IST

ATM Fraud: Over 100 cases registered in Kolkata; money withdrawal from Delhi, NCR

Many people under the jurisdiction of Jadavpur PS lodged their complaint of unauthorized withdrawal of Rs 10,000/- to 30,000/-  after receiving text messages of withdrawal from banks including SBI, HDFC, AXIS, PNB, Indian Bank, etc. 

Dec 02, 2019, 16:44 PM IST

BJP workers lathicharged, 37 arrested for protesting against dengue menace in Kolkata, police use water cannons to disperse protesters

"It was a peaceful protest against the rising cases of dengue. Police used force on us. They used water canons and lathicharged us. Instead of doing these, they should make efforts to eradicate dengue from the city. Dengue will not spare the family members of policemen," BJP leader Raju Banerjee said.

Nov 13, 2019, 16:30 PM IST

Heroin worth Rs 10 lakh recovered in Kolkata from Madhya Pradesh resident

A man, resident of Mandsaur district in Madhya Pradesh has been arrested by Kolkata police for alleged possession of heroin worth Rs 10 lakh and other incriminating documents.

Nov 10, 2019, 14:59 PM IST

Kolkata Police comes up with face recognition system to track chain snatchers, pickpockets

CCTVs has been installed at 50 various crossings on the roadside or crowded areas through which the control room will monitor the entire city. These special cameras which will have face recognition software installed in them. 

Oct 23, 2019, 13:35 PM IST

ABVP protesters scuffle with Kolkata Police during protest over attack on Union Minister Babul Supriyo

Last week, Supriyo was shown black flags and heckled by a section of students at JU where he had gone to address a seminar organised by the ABVP. He was slapped, kicked, shoved and detained for hours by the students. He was later rescued by West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar. 

Sep 23, 2019, 15:05 PM IST

Morning Breaking: District judge court rejects Rajeev Kumar's anticipatory bail plea

According to the latest update, former Kolkata Police commissioner Rajeev Kumar’s anticipatory bail petition has been rejected by the District Court judge, while the CBI's petition to issue a Non-bailable Warrant (NBW) against Kumar is still pending. Watch this video to know more.

Sep 18, 2019, 07:54 AM IST

Kolkata Police's STF arrests JMB's India head

Sleuths say Ejaz Ahmed had an active role in the 2012 Burdwan blast case and 2013 Bodh Gaya blast.

Aug 26, 2019, 21:35 PM IST

BJP MP Roopa Ganguly's son arrested for reckless driving, ramming car into Kolkata club wall

Akash Mukherjee will be produced before a local court on Friday.

 

Aug 16, 2019, 11:02 AM IST

How tattoo and wristwatch helped Kolkata Police nab rowdy biker

The biker had dragged a traffic cop for several metres and despite CCTV footage of the incident, his identity could not be established from it because the footage was too dark.

Jul 14, 2019, 08:13 AM IST

Four Neo-JMB/Islamic State operatives arrested in Kolkata

Three of the arrested are Bangladeshi nationals while the other is an Indian national who is believed to have been harbouring them.

Jun 25, 2019, 10:16 AM IST

Class 10 student of top Kolkata school found dead in mysterious circumstances inside toilet

The student, a class topper, was found lying in a pool of blood inside the school bathroom with a slit wrist and plastic covering the face. 

Jun 21, 2019, 20:26 PM IST

Kolkata model molestation case: 7 accused sent to police custody

All the seven accused arrested in the Kolkata model molestation case have been remanded to police custody till June 21. 

Jun 19, 2019, 18:43 PM IST

Kolkata police forms team to probe city model’s molestation case, inaction allegations

With the victim accusing the Kolkata police of inaction, the team is also expected to probe the authenticity of her claims.

Jun 19, 2019, 13:16 PM IST