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Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Man found dead in Metro tunnel
1 2 Kolkata: A man was found dead on the tracks inside the North-South Metro tunnel between Park Street and Esplanade stations early on Friday. The man, aged between 30 and 35 years, remains unidentified. Metro Railway has started a probe into how he could have accessed the premises after commercial hours, especially on Independence Day, when installations were under vigilance. Metro officials said the man was spotted around 2.15 am, following which RPF alerted Lalbazar. New Market PS cops took the man to MCH, where he was declared "brought dead". "The attending emergency medical officer at MCH suggested electrocution was a likely cause of death," a police officer said, adding the man's right hand had burn injuries. You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata | Gold Rates Today in Kolkata | Silver Rates Today in Kolkata A Metro official said, "We still have no information indicating he was a Metro Railway employee." He said CCTV footage was being reviewed to check if the man was present before services had closed for the day, possibly with ulterior intentions. But he dismissed the possibility that he was hired by private contractors for repairs or maintenance work. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
11-08-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
KP lodges attempt-to-murder charge, set to move court against BJP netas
Kolkata: The Kolkata Police on Monday said it will move court to lodge more FIRs against "important political leaders" whom they claim "incited violence, threatened, and actively encouraged vandalism" in the Esplanade-Park Street crossing zone last Saturday during the Nabanna Abhijan. Police said attempt-to-murder charge has also been drawn up for the assault on an on-duty cop. BJP on Sunday claimed names of their functionaries like Ashok Dinda, Agnimitra Paul and Kaustuv Bagchi — who were seen at the JL Nehru Road clash point — were named in the suo motu complaints by police. On Sunday, Lalbazar had issued a photograph of Prasanta Poddar (36), the security guard of DC SSD Bidhisha Kalita, being pinned to the ground by a protester while another protester was seen stomping his head. Sometime later he was seen being rescued and escorted away by policemen while he was bleeding from his head. You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata In total, five policemen were injured. Apart from Poddar, two others — ASI Jagabandhu Saha (58) and home guard Chaitanya Mahanta (30) — were also admitted at the Trauma care centre of the hospital. Two other policemen — constable Nimai Mondal (44) of Tollygunge traffic guard and constable Mithun Ghosh (38) of Shakespeare Sarani PS — were discharged after preliminary treatment at hospital. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 10 Best Mattresses by Consumer Reports (Here's What You May Not Want to Miss) QuestionHero Learn More Undo "A competent court of law is being moved for the registration of two more cases against some leaders/supporters of a political party after obtaining necessary permissions," stated Kolkata Police on its Facebook page. Sources claimed that at least three sitting MLAs are on the list of leaders against whom the Kolkata Police plans to initiate legal action. Cops said that evidence collected so far suggests that though the protest call was for a cause — to seek "justice" for RG Kar victim — there were plans to incite violence, a clear violation of the Calcutta High Court order. "We have strong grounds to move court," said a senior cop at Lalbazar. Meanwhile, the cops have made public the five FIRs registered so far. "In connection with violations of law and order during protests held on Aug 9 by certain groups, multiple cases have been registered. A total of five FIRs were registered (4 in New Market PS, 1 in Hare Street PS) against some leaders/supporters of a political party," the police wrote on its social media page, as reported by TOI on both Saturday and Sunday. "The first FIR is for violating HC orders by not going to RR Avenue and taking a procession towards Park Street. The second FIR pertains to creating a ruckus at the 'rakhi' stall of another party," the Kolkata Police stated. The third FIR is supposed to be the most serious one and pertains to "brutally assaulting a police constable by causing him head injuries," said police sources. Thus, the accused in this case was charged for attempt to murder. The fourth case pertains to vandalising the office of hawkers' union and the fifth one is related to damaging the camera of a media person and forcefully confining him. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
06-08-2025
- Time of India
Do not repeat last year's RG Kar mistake: Cops get CCTV lesson
1 2 3 4 Kolkata: Do not repeat last years mistakes: Cops were told on Wednesday as they checked the security preparedness for the Nabanna Abhijan, slated for Aug 9, demanding justice for the RG Kar rape-and-murder victim. A similar march last year had led to widespread violence, including multiple injuries to police personnel. Lalbazar said it analysed CCTV footage from Aug 27 last year and found several cops, who were injured, were targeted as they were "left to fend for themselves". "Those instances took place as police were instigated and got scattered while chasing protesters," said an officer. A policeman was hit in the eye while travelling by an SUV. Another cop was pushed and shoved out of a tea shop where he was left alone. To prevent a repetition of such a scenem Lalbazar has decided that cops will always move in a formation on that day. Police will also work on setting up barricades—big and small—at strategic points to ensure stray attacks do not take place. Every cop on duty, especially those deployed close to barricades, will sport proper safety gear. Senior officers are likely to hold meetings across commissionerates to take stock of the situation. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Why Your Current Make-Up Routine Might Be Aging You Learn More You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata Police pointed out the resurfacing of last year's videos and audio clips, urging citizens to join the RG Kar protest march to Nabanna, indicated plans to try and take cops by surprise, preferably in small groups. This year's protest has found support from several politicians. For details on the protest, police are monitoring social media and checking some organisers' background. An audit of the area near Nabanna is on.
Time of India
03-08-2025
- Time of India
KP appoints legal coordination officers
Kolkata: Police commissioner Manoj Verma instructed all divisional deputy commissioners to ensure appointment of an SI with sound legal knowledge as the legal coordination officer at every police station within its jurisdiction. This decision followed a couple of inept handling of cases that drew criticism from the high court and led to Lalbazar carrying out an internal investigation of the acts of the IOs concerned. The directive came immediately after an investigating officer filed a charge sheet in a lower court, allegedly disregarding an HC dismissal of the same case registered at a south Kolkata PS. Under the new order, each PS must designate a sub-inspector as a legal coordination officer to prevent such procedural lapses. These officers will work closely with public prosecutors and ensure investigating officers' attendance at court proceedings. The commissioner's order emphasises that no court hearings should proceed without police presence. Officers in charge must oversee the timely submission of affidavits and court-requested responses. Lalbazar instituted additional safeguards, requiring all case-related instructions from courts to be reported to the detective department's law cell. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is this legal? Access all TV channels without a subscription! Techno Mag Learn More Undo Police stations must now obtain written approval from their respective divisions before submitting any reports or affidavits to courts. You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata Deputy commissioners have been tasked with monitoring the implementation of these new protocols. The move follows multiple instances where a lack of coordination led to court reprimands of the police force. "These measures will strengthen our legal procedures and prevent future miscommunication," said a senior police official who requested anonymity. "Court rebukes affect not just individual officers but the entire department's credibility. " The Commissioner's office emphasised that strict adherence to these guidelines is mandatory, with regular reviews planned to ensure compliance across all police stations under Kolkata Police jurisdiction. The new system aims to establish a more organised approach to legal proceedings and improve coordination between police stations and courts, addressing a long-standing concern within the department. MSID:: 123075141 413 | Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Friendship Day wishes , messages and quotes !
India.com
01-08-2025
- India.com
Lalbazar New Order: আইনি গাফিলতি এড়াতে থানাগুলোকে লালবাজারের নয়া নির্দেশিকা
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