On October 30, 2026, Kolkata witnessed vibrant Halloween festivities as children dressed up in costumes and shops displayed masks and themed items. The celebrations reflected the growing popularity of Halloween in India, blending global traditions with local enthusiasm and creativity.
A woman was allegedly molested by three men in New Alipore, Kolkata, on Tuesday afternoon. Locals caught one accused and handed him to the police. The incident led to tension outside the police station. This is the latest in a series of sexual harassment cases reported in Kolkata.
A jawan has been arrested in Kolkata for allegedly molesting the daughter of an army officer within a military residential complex. The incident, which occurred on November 5, led to a complaint by the girl's mother, and the accused was identified through CCTV footage. The investigation is ongoing, and the jawan has been remanded to police custody.
Three people were arrested in Kolkata for allegedly assaulting police officers who were enforcing a ban on prohibited firecrackers. The incidents occurred in Tiljala and Netaji Nagar a day after Kali Puja, leading to injuries to personnel and subsequent arrests.
The Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached immovable assets worth Rs 2.78 crore belonging to former Kolkata Police deputy commissioner Santanu Sinha Biswas. This action is part of an ongoing money laundering and corruption investigation involving city-based strongman Sona Pappu. Biswas, who was arrested in May, is accused of using his position to facilitate illegal activities, including land grabbing and extortion, and receiving substantial financial benefits. Kolkata Police has also initiated a separate case under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Trinamool Congress MLA Paresh Ram Das was arrested from Kolkata airport on Monday in connection with multiple cases including rape, extortion, and post-poll violence. He had been absconding and was apprehended by Baruipur Police while attempting to board a flight to Mumbai. He will be produced in court on Tuesday.
A man has been detained in Kolkata for allegedly firing two rounds in the air following a dispute related to Kali Puja celebrations. The incident occurred on Sunday night, and police have seized empty cartridges while the firearm remains unrecovered.
A jawan has been arrested in Kolkata for allegedly molesting the daughter of an army officer within a military residential complex. The incident, which occurred on November 5, led to the jawan's arrest on Sunday night after the girl's mother filed a complaint. Police used CCTV footage to identify the accused, who is now in custody.
Kolkata police arrested 592 people and seized 238.6 kg of banned firecrackers on Kali Puja night. Arrests were made for bursting banned crackers, disorderly conduct, and various traffic violations, including helmet offences, rash driving, and drunken driving.
A passenger has been apprehended following a hoax hijack threat that significantly delayed an Air India flight from Kolkata to Mumbai on Wednesday.
A man has been detained in Kolkata's Sarsuna area for allegedly firing two rounds in the air following a dispute over Kali Puja celebrations on Sunday night. Police seized empty cartridges, but the firearm is yet to be recovered. An investigation is underway to determine how the accused procured the weapon and if others were involved.
A decomposed body of an unidentified man was discovered in a luxury car parked in a garage in Kolkata's Kasba area on Thursday. Police were alerted by a foul smell and found the body on the driver's seat of a dust-covered, number-plate-less vehicle. The Homicide Squad has launched an investigation to identify the deceased and determine the circumstances of death.
A young doctor, Abhijit Sarkar, was found dead in his hostel room in Kolkata, with police reporting he had posted a cryptic WhatsApp status. His family has rejected suicide, filing a police complaint alleging murder and citing his recent social media posts about feeling unsafe. An investigation is underway, examining his phone and awaiting the post-mortem report.
A software engineer in Kolkata was allegedly hacked to death by his live-in partner following a quarrel at his rented accommodation. Police have arrested the accused woman and her mother in connection with the incident. The couple reportedly had an altercation on Saturday night, leading to the fatal attack.
A political controversy has erupted in West Bengal after a plaque bearing former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's name at Kolkata's Nandan cultural hub was painted over, while one for Jyoti Basu remained untouched. This incident, occurring just before the Kolkata International Film Festival, has led to a war of words between the BJP and the Trinamool Congress, with actor Mithun Chakraborty questioning the relevance of Banerjee's name.
A teenage boy in Kolkata was blindfolded, doused in petrol, and set ablaze by three accused, allegedly for a social media reel. The victim's family claims the attack stemmed from a financial dispute. The incident occurred on October 27, and the accused, including two minors, were arrested on Thursday. The victim is stable and undergoing treatment for burn injuries.
Kolkata Police's Detective Department questioned Avery Sen, daughter of former minister Indranil Sen, regarding an alleged multi-crore scam involving Durga Puja pass distribution. An associate, Dhruvajyoti Basu, was arrested and remanded to police custody. Investigators are examining financial transactions between Sen's organisation, his daughter's company, and his wife's accounts.
Kolkata Police have summoned Avery Sen, daughter of former West Bengal minister Indranil Sen, for questioning in connection with the Durga Puja preview pass scam and the alleged unauthorised use of the UNESCO name and logo. This follows the arrest of Indranil Sen and the questioning of his wife, Madhuchhanda Sen, as investigators trace financial transactions linked to the case.
Police in Kolkata have reconstructed the crime scene in the alleged murder of software engineer Sarthak Sarkar, taking his live-in partner Sanchalika Basu and her mother Moumita Basu to their flat. Investigators suspect a sharp object caused Sarkar's death and are probing multiple motives, including a dispute over college fees and a strained relationship, as the two accused have given contradictory statements.
The preliminary findings of the Kolkata Police probe into the tragic Durga Puja pandal stampede that claimed 19 lives, highlight critical lapses in crowd management and communication.
Following a tragic stampede at the Chorebagan Durga Puja in north Kolkata that killed 19 and injured 24, police have detained 12 people, including event organisers. West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has promised strict action against those responsible for crowd mismanagement and announced an SIT investigation into the incident.
Kolkata Police are seeking court permission to collect voice samples from two arrested individuals in connection with the Chorbagan Durga Puja stampede. This is to match their voices with loudspeaker announcements that allegedly caused panic, leading to the death of 19 people on October 17. The investigation involves examining audio/video footage and statements from 60 people, while the puja pandal is being preserved for further inquiry.
Police in Kolkata have arrested the parents and maternal uncle of a 13-year-old girl after they allegedly paraded a 17-year-old boy, his father, and a friend naked through the streets. The incident occurred after the boy was caught kissing the girl. The boy's father claimed he was given a gun and forced to choose between shooting his son or walking naked. Public outrage followed the incident, leading to arrests and a police investigation under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Kolkata Police have launched an investigation into the stampede at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal that resulted in 19 deaths on Saturday evening. The probe focuses on potential lapses in crowd management, confusion over entry/exit routes, and the impact of heavy rain. Eyewitnesses and locals have pointed to inadequate police presence and poor communication, while the Chief Minister also raised concerns about dimly lit pandals and the actions of private security.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has initiated an investigation into the role of temporary home guards following a stampede at a Kolkata Durga Puja pandal that killed 19 people. Adhikari criticised the previous administration and highlighted issues with crowd management and the conduct of home guards during the incident. The probe will also include puja organisers and licensing authorities, while a Special Investigation Team (SIT) will be formed. Seven people, including organisers, have been arrested.
A 25-year-old survivor, Sonu Pal, recounts the tragic stampede at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata where his mother died. The incident, which occurred on Saturday evening during a sudden downpour, claimed 19 lives and injured 25 others. Relatives of the victims are demanding accountability from authorities and organisers for the poor crowd management.
Following a stampede-like situation that resulted in 18 deaths and 25 injuries, several prominent Durga Puja organisers in Kolkata were instructed by authorities on Saturday evening to temporarily close their pandals to visitors. This decision affects major crowd-pulling pujas and extends to areas like Bidhannagar, with a review meeting scheduled for Sunday.
Kolkata Police are investigating a stampede at a Durga Puja pandal that killed 19 and injured 25. They are searching for a person who allegedly made a false announcement about the pandal collapsing, which may have caused panic. Investigators are reviewing CCTV footage and examining why the exit was congested while entry remained open.
Following a fatal pandal stampede, the West Bengal government has deployed nine experienced IPS officers to manage Durga Puja crowds in Kolkata. The Kolkata Police also issued an 11-point advisory, detailing measures like closing pandal entries during rain, regulating visitor movement, and coordinating with puja organisers to ensure safety during the festive rush.
Former Brazil international Douglas Maicon is set to visit Kolkata on November 13-14 as a global brand ambassador for King Sports Management. His visit aims to bolster grassroots football development, youth scouting, and provide technical insights to young Indian talent, including a talent hunt programme.
The Sports Authority of India, Kolkata, felicitated Asian Games gold medallists Sahil Rajesh Jadhav and Kirti Sharma, along with bronze medallist rower Satnam Singh, for their outstanding performances. The athletes expressed gratitude for the support, with Sahil also securing an Olympic quota for the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
An assistant sub-inspector of Kolkata Police has been arrested for allegedly molesting a 21-year-old woman civic volunteer outside a Durga Puja pandal in south Kolkata. The incident reportedly occurred on Saturday night, and a video of the alleged act has gone viral.
A high-level committee, formed after a deadly stampede at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata, reviewed safety arrangements at several community puja pandals. The committee announced new measures, including prohibiting food stalls near entry/exit points and eliminating separate VIP entries, to enhance crowd management and safety during the festival.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stated that the Chorbagan Durga Puja stampede, which killed 19 people, was primarily due to human error. He visited victims' families, assured assistance, and announced an inquiry by a retired judge, with the report expected within three months. The CM also plans to meet puja committees on October 26 to discuss future safety measures.
A 13-year-old girl in Kolkata was allegedly drugged and gang-raped, with the accused filming the act and using the video to blackmail her family for money. Police have launched an investigation based on the mother's complaint, though no arrests have been made till Tuesday.
Three individuals arrested for allegedly forcing a teenage boy, his father, and a friend to walk naked in Kolkata after the boy kissed his girlfriend, were paraded by police to reconstruct the incident. The accused, including the girl's father, uncle, and elder brother, were taken through the locality shirtless and in shorts, mirroring the humiliation they allegedly inflicted. The incident, stemming from vigilantism, led to public outrage and a police investigation into assault and alleged firearm use.
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari said an announcement by the organisers of the community Durga Puja at Chorbagan off Chittaranjan Avenue in north Kolkata led to a rush among the revellers, causing the "painful incident"
A stampede at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata on Saturday evening resulted in 19 deaths and 25 injuries. The Chief Minister announced compensation and a SIT probe, while officials have been detained and crowd-pulling pujas advised to close.
The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids at eight locations in Kolkata on Monday morning as part of an ongoing money laundering investigation. The searches targeted premises in Tollygunge and Sarat Bose Road, focusing on suspected financial fraud and the collection of funds from the public with promises of high returns, with money allegedly routed to real estate and other ventures.
Preliminary post-mortem reports indicate that asphyxia due to intense chest pressure was the likely cause of death for most of the 19 victims in a Durga Puja pandal stampede in Kolkata. Reports also noted serious internal injuries, including damage to vital organs and fractures, in some victims.
