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.