Tag: Kolkata police

Nupur Sharma gets another summon from city police

Soon after Sharma's controversial comments went viral, there was severe tension in several minority-dominated pockets in West Bengal.

June 24, 2022

Prophet row: Nupur Sharma seeks time from Kolkata Police

Nupur Sharma, who was supposed to be present at Narkeldanga Police station in Kolkata on Monday, emailed the request, seeking four week's time.

June 21, 2022

Prophet row: Nupur Sharma seeks time from Kolkata Police to appear for questioning

The notice was mailed to her and a hardcopy of the same was the sent to her by registered speed post.

June 20, 2022

Now Kolkata police summons suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma

While warning of strict action against the agitators, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has held the BJP responsible for instigating the violence.

June 13, 2022

“Power is being misused”, claims Roddur Roy’s lawyer

Roddur Roy was arrested from Goa on Tuesday for making obscene remarks on social media. Kolkata police brought him to Kolkata on Wednesday night.

June 10, 2022

3 arrested for murder of Gujarati couple

City police commissioner Vineet Kumar Goyal told mediapersons on Thursday that the three arrested were hired by a close relative of the slain couple.

June 10, 2022

Couple murder: Police still clueless on culprits’ identity

The though preliminary investigation and circumstantial evidence gathered from the place of occurrence suggested the murder for gain was the likely motive.

June 8, 2022

Kolkata Police launches whatsApp number for complaint registration

In a high-level meeting, it was decided that the people won't have to come to the police station to register their complaints. Each of the 79 police stations under the Kolkata police jurisdiction has been provided with a smartphone with a dedicated number where local residents can lodge complaints and GDs by sending their complaints on WhatsApp. They can also send audio messages as evidence or to lodge a GD.

January 9, 2022

Cops to keep revellers under tight leash

Random announcement on the public address system alerting the revellers to maintain Covid protocol and wear mask had been started. An elaborate security arrangement had been put in place.

December 31, 2021

Kolkata police to hire electric cars on lease to save fuel cost

"Presently the cost of diesel is very high and in Kolkata it is more than Rs 100 per litre. So, we have decided to take electric cars on lease. This will not only save the fuel cost but it will be pollution free and environment friendly..."

October 31, 2021

Exec engineer files plaint over filling up water body, police begin probe

“On the basis of the complaint lodged by a KMC executive engineer we have started a case to probe the allegations. We have treated the complaint as an FIR,” Premjeet Chowdhary, OC, Beliaghata police station, told The Statesman.

October 21, 2021

Kolkata Police arrests one in Gariahat double murder case

The woman has been identified as Mithu Haldar, a resident of Diamond Harbour.  However., the police sources said the murder was committed by her elder son Vicky, who is now at large.

October 21, 2021

Security bolstered in city after terror alert

“There would be a three-tier security arrangement in and around the city during the Durga Puja festival this year. In three divisions in south and southwest part of the city, we will have at least 18 patrolling teams, and the remaining groups will be in north and central Kolkata. At least 13 quick response teams have also been deployed,”

October 12, 2021

Security strengthen in Kolkata after terror alert amid Durga Puja

All forms of precautionary measures have been taken in view of prevailing threats from divisive and terrorist groups to destabilise peace and harmony during the festivities, the senior police officer said.

October 11, 2021

Mamata’s sketch of ‘Ma Durga’ finds place in Kolkata Police invitation cards

The sketch has been sent to Kolkata Police via e-mail from the state secretariat, Nabanna. Sources in the Kolkata Police said that the sketch will be printed on the invitation cards, leaflets and all campaign materials published by the force during the upcoming Durga Puja.

September 29, 2021

City police lodge FIR to probe alleged assault on Dilip Ghosh

National TV channels showed Ghosh being pushed and heckled on a road as a posse of security guards tried to shield him. A suspected TMC supporter was seen grabbing a security man by his collar who swiftly pulled out a pistol to scare away the crowd.

September 29, 2021

Chinese string menace: KMDA begins fencing Maa Flyover

The step to “fix wires” over both flanks of the Maa Flyover on the most vulnerable 900 metre-long stretch from Topsia crossing to the approach of 4 No. bridge had been taken, said a senior officer of the traffic department at Lalbazar.

September 10, 2021