Kolkata police
Election Commission Demands Improved Security Measures Following Breach at Kolkata Office
Nov 26, 2025 06:02 pm CST
The Election Commission of India has formally addressed Kolkata Police Commissioner regarding a security breach at their central Kolkata office, where protesting Booth Level Officers entered unauthorized. Citing inadequate security that endangers electoral staff and operations, the Commission has demanded immediate safety improvements and requested a report within 24 hours, especially with upcoming state elections.
Elderly Kolkata Woman Loses Rs 78 Lakh in Sophisticated Phone Scam: Three Arrested in Gujarat
Nov 20, 2025 02:15 am CST
A sophisticated phone scam targeting an elderly Kolkata resident resulted in a loss of Rs 78.3 lakh after fraudsters posing as Mumbai Police officers convinced her that a parcel in her name contained illegal drugs. The Cyber Crime Wing has arrested three suspects from Gujarat, with investigations ongoing to identify other members of the criminal network.
Trinamool MP Kalyan Banerjee Loses Rs 55 Lakh in Sophisticated Online Banking Fraud
Nov 08, 2025 11:01 am CST
Four-time Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha member Kalyan Banerjee has fallen victim to a sophisticated cyber fraud, losing Rs 55 lakh through unauthorized transfers from his SBI bank accounts. Kolkata Police's cybercrime division is investigating the case where fraudsters allegedly used Banerjee's photograph and mobile number to conduct the financial deception.
Kolkata YouTuber and Minor Son Arrested for Sexual Assault and Blackmail of Police Officer's Daughter
Oct 13, 2025 02:25 pm CST
A YouTuber and his underage son from Kolkata have been arrested for sexually assaulting a police officer's minor daughter after blackmailing her with private photos taken without consent during social media video creation. The victim was repeatedly assaulted after being threatened that her compromising images would be distributed online if she reported the crime. Both suspects were presented before Basirhat Sub-divisional Court following their Sunday arrest.