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Kundu murder case: Kolkata cops summon suspended ED official, agency starts internal probe
Subhra Kundu, wife of Rose Valley scam prime accused, quizzed on Kumar’s role in ‘helping her siphon Rs 15 crore
ED officer out after clip shows him with wife of Rose Valley accused
ED sources said orders have been issued to suspend the officer, Manoj Kumar, and start a probe to ascertain if his links impacted investigation in the case.
West Bengal rape case: I ask God to tell the world she was a victim, not a whore, says mother
On December 26, just over two months after she was allegedly raped by two neighbours and 18 days after one of them got bail, her daughter committed suicide.
West Bengal: Unofficial firefighter Bipin Ganatra to get Padma Shri
As West Bengal’s unofficial firefighter, Ganatra will receive a India’s fourth highest civilian award, the Padma Shri, from the President for his services.
Cops made me delete FB post, said it was sensitive: Krishanu Mitra
The post was allegedly related to a blockade and protests by ‘Hindus’ in Metiabruz, and included videos.
Bhangar violence: Two Red Star members held, say cops
Sharmistha Choudhury was arrested, confirmed IG (Law and order) Anuj Sharma.
West Bengal: Wanted Maoist couple surrenders, police say big blow to extremists
At a time when the violent protests in Bhangar are being attributed to the presence of ultra left outfits, the surrender, the police said, is a big blow for the CPI (Maoist).
In Bengal, 60-year-old lynched after rumours about ‘outsiders on loose’
Reports said that the mob overpowered the five and thrashed them with iron rods after finding a soiled knife, shovel and gardening tools in their bags.
Violent turn to Bengal land protests, one killed, police vehicles torched
Sources in police said they were investigating the possible involvement of “outsiders” and Maoists in the violence.
Kolkata to get first dedicated cycle lane to promote ‘green transport’
According to officials, traffic has come to a standstill, and is posing a big problem.
Top Bengal BJP leader held for fraud, claims charges false
An FIR had earlier been filed against Majumdar in 2014, when nearly 3,000 people who had cleared the School Service Commission test but were yet to be posted, had protested against the government.
Kharagpur shooting: Seven arrested for attack on Trinamool office
Police said four among those arrested have been identified as Nando Das, Varun Ghosh, Rajesh Sahu and Shankar Rao.
