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Swarup Biswas, brother of a former Bengal minister and an accused in a vandalism case during Lionel Messi's India tour, has been arrested by Kolkata Police on Thursday night on charges of extortion.
Kolkata police visited Abhishek Banerjee's Shantiniketan residence, removing a monitor and hard disks, following a reduction in his security cover, which Trinamool claims was a routine removal of equipment.
Following its defeat in the West Bengal elections, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) is navigating internal factionalism and leadership shifts. Mamata Banerjee is reportedly relying on her old guard, while the camp of her nephew, Abhishek Banerjee, is being excluded from the new Assembly team.
The Enforcement Directorate has issued a lookout notice against a Deputy Commissioner of Police from Kolkata in connection with a money laundering investigation, citing non-cooperation.
Nine people were arrested following a clash between BJP and TMC supporters outside a Kolkata police station during the West Bengal polls. The incident highlights the intense political rivalry in the region.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted raids on senior Kolkata police officer Shantanu Biswas as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged land grabbing.
Kolkata Police and Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) have finalized a three-night block to carry out crucial work on the New Garia-Airport Metro line.
Police in Kolkata are investigating a double death case, revealing that the rented flat where the deaths occurred was frequently used for house parties with drugs and alcohol.
Kolkata police entered the residence of TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee and seized a computer monitor. The visit and seizure are part of an ongoing investigation.
Suvendu Adhikari has been sworn in as the first BJP Chief Minister of West Bengal, marking a significant political shift in the state. He has formed his cabinet and pledged to be a Chief Minister for all citizens.
Prime Minister Modi's BJP party secured a historic victory in the West Bengal state election, gaining control of the state and ending the Trinamool Congress's long-standing rule.
India's Enforcement Directorate has searched the home of a senior Kolkata police officer in connection with an alleged money laundering scam.
In an unprecedented move during the Bengal polls, India's Election Commission has transferred 59 Kolkata police officers, including joint commissioners and deputy commissioners, marking the ninth such mass transfer amid recent political clashes.
Kolkata police have concluded that filmmaker Anik Dutta died by suicide, citing a note, CCTV footage, and postmortem findings.
India's Enforcement Directorate has arrested Biswajit Poddar, known as 'Sona Pappu', on charges of land grabbing and extortion, following the arrest of a Kolkata Police officer in the same case.
Kolkata police have prohibited rallies involving earthmovers after post-election clashes erupted in various parts of the state following the announcement of assembly election results.
The Election Commission of India has ordered the transfer of four police officers across three police stations in Kolkata. This decision comes amidst ongoing election-related activities.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids on the premises of Deputy Commissioner Shantanu Sinha Biswas, a top Kolkata police official, and a businessman as part of a money laundering investigation.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered the suspension of four Kolkata Police officers, including a divisional deputy commissioner, following chaos that occurred during Suvendu's nomination process.