Kali Puja
Tragic Altercation at Kali Puja: Man Fatally Stabbed Over Music Dispute in West Bengal
Oct 24, 2025 07:25 am CST
A 30-year-old man was fatally stabbed in Sonarpur, West Bengal after turning off music at a Kali Puja celebration to accommodate an elderly neighbor with heart problems. The incident escalated when another neighbor confronted him about silencing the music, resulting in an altercation that led to multiple stab wounds and the victim's death at a local hospital.
Bengal Police Defends Transporting Desecrated Kali Idol in Prison Van Amid Political Controversy
Oct 23, 2025 07:36 pm CST
Following the desecration of a Kali idol in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district, police faced criticism after viral videos showed them placing the idol in a prison van. Officials defended their action as necessary to protect the deity's sanctity during road blockades and stone-throwing incidents. The case has sparked political tensions between BJP and TMC, with one arrest made in connection with the desecration that occurred shortly after Kali Puja celebrations.