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Sunday, January 11, 2026
TopicKolkata Police

Topic: Kolkata Police

4 accused in Kolkata Law College gangrape case sent to 14-day judicial custody

Earlier, a court had sent three accused to police custody till 8 July, while the fourth was remanded till 4 July. The Kolkata Police detective department will now take over the probe.

Police warn of action over attempts to reveal victim’s identity in Kolkata gang rape case

The Kolkata Police also underscored that protecting the identity of a rape victim is not only mandated by law but also an ethical responsibility.

Law student Sharmishta Panoli walks out of Kolkata jail. ‘Wiser, learnt her lesson,’ says her father

Calcutta High Court Thursday granted bail to Sharmistha Panoli, who stands accused of hurting religious sentiments in an Instagram video.

Granting interim bail to Sharmishta Panoli, HC directs West Bengal cops to give her protection

Panoli was arrested by Kolkata police from Gurugram last week over Instagram post on Op Sindoor in which she made 'controversial remarks' about Prophet Muhammed.

Sharmishtha Panoli case: Kolkata police say all procedures were followed in influencer’s arrest

The state police refuted claims that Panoli was arrested unlawfully. She was apprehended from Gurugram and thereafter produced before the court, the police said.

Sharmishta Panoli arrest brings Congress’s Karti, BJP’s Suvendu on same page; Dutch MP also chimes in

Kolkata cops arrested Panoli from Gurugram over Instagram video in which she made alleged controversial remarks on Prophet. Court has remanded her to judicial custody till 13 June.

Kolkata cops arrest ‘absconding’ Pune law student ‘for hurting religious sentiments’ in Op Sindoor post

FIR was lodged against Sharmistha Panoli on 15 May by Kolkata-based Rashidi Foundation for 'making derogatory comments' on Prophet Muhammad. She was arrested from a Gurugram hotel.

RG Kar case: Kolkata court finds Sanjay Roy guilty of rape, murder of 31-yr-old trainee doctor

Court finds Sanjay Roy, sole accused in RG Kar case, guilty of rape and murder based on forensic evidence and DNA match. Quantum of punishment to be announced Monday.

Bangladeshi national held in Kolkata with ‘fake’ Indian passport, says he is former BNP leader

Man held from Kolkata hotel claims he is ex-BNP leader who fled Bangladesh after dispute with Awami League. 4 others have been arrested from Nadia for entering India illegally.

17 yrs ago, another Kolkata top cop was sacked. How tables turned on Mamata, from Rizwanur case to RG Kar

Giving in to demand of junior doctors, Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has shunted out Kolkata police chief. In 2007, she was the one demanding the removal of the city’s top cop.

On Camera

XUV 7XO shows Mahindra’s engineering prowess. DAVINCI suspension makes a world of difference

The old XUV 700 was an indication that the Indian manufacturer had begun to up their game. But 7XO is world-class in terms of fit, finish, and equipment.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of free trade and spur reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.