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Indian Express
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Day after clashes on Kolkata outskirts: 40 arrested, 7 FIRs registered
At least 40 people have been arrested and seven FIRs have been registered within 24 hours of the clashes that broke out in the Rabindranagar area of Maheshtala in South 24 Parganas district, and soon spread to the adjacent Nadiyal area in Kolkata on Wednesday afternoon. Five policemen, including a woman cop, were injured in the clashes that broke out over a dispute regarding the spot of a Muslim fruit vendor's cart and the planting of a Tulsi plant near a temple in the Rabindranagar area. While 28 people were arrested by police in South 24 Parganas district, 12 were arrested by the Kolkata Police. DIG (Presidency Range) Akash Magharia said, 'So far, three cases have been filed and 28 people arrested by the West Bengal Police.' Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime, Kolkata) Rupesh Kumar said: 'A total of four FIRs have been registered at the Nadiyal police station based on complaints from police personnel. Twelve people were arrested by the Kolkata Police last (Wednesday) night.' The West Bengal Police, in a statement on X, confirmed the coordinated action, saying, 'None of those who have indulged in violence will be spared.' 'The situation is now peaceful and under control. Prohibitory orders under 163 BNSS have been imposed in the Rabindranagar PS area in the interest of peace. Representatives of all political parties or groups are advised not to visit the area till 163 BNSS is in place,' it said. The authorities have also appealed for calm and urged citizens to refrain from spreading misinformation on social media. 'Those attempting to incite unrest will be dealt with strictly, in accordance with the law,' the police said. Earlier in the day, police stopped state BJP president Sukanta Majumdar from going to Maheshtala. Majumdar then went to Kalighat to protest outside Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's residence along with supporters. He was detained, and later released. Sweety Kumari Police on Thursday said they have seized explosives in Budge Budge area, near Rabindranagar where clashes took place a day ago. Police said they arrested five people while they were carrying materials used in bomb-making and are investigating whether it was linked to the clash. Superintendent of Police (Diamond Harbour) Rahul Goswami said: 'Around 8:45 pm yesterday (Wednesday), acting on intelligence inputs, the police intercepted three bikes and recovered a large cache of explosive materials. These included substantial quantities of sodium powder, over 10 kg of aluminium powder, phosphorus dust, red sulphur, and iron dust — all used in making crude bombs.' 'Five arrests have been made in connection with the seizure', the SP said, adding one of them — Nabin Chandra Roy — has admitted, during the questioning, that he is an active RSS and BJP worker. 'On the day of Ram Navami, he was seen at the Bata More, where a verbal altercation occurred over the rally route and barricades. We have video footage where he could be seen throwing police barricades,' the SP said. Sweety Kumari reports from West Bengal for The Indian Express. She is a journalist with over a decade of experience in the media industry. Covers Crime, Defence, Health , Politics etc and writes on trending topics. With a keen eye for investigative and human-interest stories. She has honed her craft across diverse beats including aviation, health, incidents etc. Sweety delivers impactful journalism that informs and engages audiences. Sweety Kumari is a graduate of Calcutta University with an Honors degree in Journalism from Jaipuria College and a PG in Mass Communication from Jadavpur University. Originally from Bihar, she is brought up in Kolkata and completed her education from Kendriya Vidyalaya SaltLake. Multilingual, Sweety is fluent in English, Hindi, Bengali, and Maithili. She started her career as an Entertainment and lifestyle journalist with a newsportal in Kolkata. She is working with The Indian Express for 8 years now. ... Read More
Time of India
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Cops arrest 41, seize bomb raw materials
1 2 3 4 Kolkata: Forty-one people were arrested and a large amount of explosives were seized on Thursday, a day after the Maheshtala violence, in which 15 cops were injured, 10 from Kolkata Police and the rest from Bengal Police. While police imposed prohibitory orders in the area, they reached out to community elders, seeking to initiate confidence-building steps. With indications of "planning" involving "outsiders", police said on Thursday they were geared up for quick interventions amid inputs of a possible repetition of Wednesday's template as the 2026 assembly polls drew near. The modus operandi, they claimed, would be to "carry out a sudden act of instigation". "The aim is to instigate a community or locality and amplify it. External sources will be used," an officer. The explosives recovered were a pointer at the "intent and planning". "Around 8.45 pm on Wednesday, police recovered large amounts of sodium powder, 10 kg aluminium powder, phosphorus dust, red sulphur and iron dust, usually used to make bombs," said SP (Diamond Harbour police district) Rahul Goswami. "Five persons were arrested. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Brass Idols - Handmade Brass Statues for Home & Gifting Luxeartisanship Buy Now Undo Among them, Nabin Chandra Roy said he was a worker for RSS and BJP. On Ram Navami, he was seen at the Bata More, throwing police barricades. " Additional SP (zonal) Mitunkumar Dey said, "There are three parts in our probe. We will see if cops were negligent as the incident took place near a police station. We will take action if we find the role of any Muslim fanatic —irrespective of political affiliation. The third focus is on Hindu fanatics, trying to flare up the issue." Bengal Police registered three cases and arrested 29 people. Kolkata Police filed four cases and arrested 12. Multiple raids are on in the port area, Maheshtala and Budge Budge. "The situation is now peaceful. Prohibitory orders have been imposed in Rabindra Nagar PS area, where members of political parties are advised not to visit. We urge all to keep calm and ignore rumours. Those trying to cause unrest will be dealt with," said ADG (law & order) Jawed Shamim. "The cases at Nadial were based on complaints of injured cops. DC (Port) Harikrishna Pai was given three stitches," said Rupesh Kumar, JCP (crime & traffic). Bengal and KP cops patrolled the area. The few shops that opened saw limited business. People were directed not to gather on roads. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
Indian Express
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Day after clashes on Kolkata outskirts: 40 arrestehttps://twitter.com/homed, 7 FIRs registered
At least 40 people have been arrested and seven FIRs have been registered within 24 hours of the clashes that broke out in the Rabindranagar area of Maheshtala in South 24 Parganas district, and soon spread to the adjacent Nadiyal area in Kolkata on Wednesday afternoon. Five policemen, including a woman cop, were injured in the clashes that broke out over a dispute regarding the spot of a Muslim fruit vendor's cart and the planting of a Tulsi plant near a temple in the Rabindranagar area. While 28 people were arrested by police in South 24 Parganas district, 12 were arrested by the Kolkata Police. DIG (Presidency Range) Akash Magharia said, 'So far, three cases have been filed and 28 people arrested by the West Bengal Police.' Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime, Kolkata) Rupesh Kumar said: 'A total of four FIRs have been registered at the Nadiyal police station based on complaints from police personnel. Twelve people were arrested by the Kolkata Police last (Wednesday) night.' The West Bengal Police, in a statement on X, confirmed the coordinated action, saying, 'None of those who have indulged in violence will be spared.' 'The situation is now peaceful and under control. Prohibitory orders under 163 BNSS have been imposed in the Rabindranagar PS area in the interest of peace. Representatives of all political parties or groups are advised not to visit the area till 163 BNSS is in place,' it said. The authorities have also appealed for calm and urged citizens to refrain from spreading misinformation on social media. 'Those attempting to incite unrest will be dealt with strictly, in accordance with the law,' the police said. Earlier in the day, police stopped state BJP president Sukanta Majumdar from going to Maheshtala. Majumdar then went to Kalighat to protest outside Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's residence along with supporters. He was detained, and later released. Sweety Kumari Police on Thursday said they have seized explosives in Budge Budge area, near Rabindranagar where clashes took place a day ago. Police said they arrested five people while they were carrying materials used in bomb-making and are investigating whether it was linked to the clash. Superintendent of Police (Diamond Harbour) Rahul Goswami said: 'Around 8:45 pm yesterday (Wednesday), acting on intelligence inputs, the police intercepted three bikes and recovered a large cache of explosive materials. These included substantial quantities of sodium powder, over 10 kg of aluminium powder, phosphorus dust, red sulphur, and iron dust — all used in making crude bombs.' 'Five arrests have been made in connection with the seizure', the SP said, adding one of them — Nabin Chandra Roy — has admitted, during the questioning, that he is an active RSS and BJP worker. 'On the day of Ram Navami, he was seen at the Bata More, where a verbal altercation occurred over the rally route and barricades. We have video footage where he could be seen throwing police barricades,' the SP said.
Indian Express
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
7 cases filed, 40 arrested after clashes on outskirts of Kolkata
A total of seven cases have been registered and 40 individuals arrested in 24 hours after violent clashes broke out in the Rabindranagar area of South 24 Parganas district and the adjacent Nadiyal area. The unrest broke out on Tuesday afternoon over a dispute regarding the location of a shop and the planting of a Tulsi plant. Protesters hurled bricks at police personnel, and isolated incidents of vandalism were reported. Police resorted to force to disperse the crowd. DIG Presidency Range Akash Magharia said, 'So far, three cases have been filed and 28 individuals arrested by the West Bengal Police,' while Kolkata Police also took action in the Nadiyal area. Joint CP (Crime) Rupesh Kumar stated: 'A total of four cases have been registered at Nadiyal police station based on complaints from police personnel. Twelve individuals were arrested by Kolkata Police last night.' The West Bengal Police, in a statement on X, confirmed the coordinated action: 'A total of 40 persons have been arrested so far in seven cases registered over the incident. None of those who have indulged in violence will be spared.' 'The situation is now peaceful and under control. Prohibitory orders under Section 163 of BNS have been imposed in the Rabindranagar PS area in the interest of peace. Representatives of all political parties or groups are advised not to visit the area while Section 163 is in force,' it said. Authorities have also appealed for calm and urged citizens to refrain from spreading misinformation on social media. 'Those attempting to incite unrest will be dealt with strictly, in accordance with the law,' police said. Meanwhile, in a major development in nearby Budge Budge, police said that explosives had been seized and several individuals apprehended while allegedly carrying materials used in bomb-making. Police are now probing if this is linked to the clashes. Diamond Harbour SP Rahul Goswami, in a separate press conference, said the seizure occurred in the Budge Budge police station area. 'At around 8:45 pm yesterday, acting on intelligence inputs, the police intercepted three bikes and recovered a large cache of explosive materials. These included substantial quantities of sodium powder, over 10 kg of aluminium powder, phosphorus dust, red sulphur, and iron dust — all used in making crude bombs,' he said. Five arrests have been made in connection with the seizure. One of the accused, Nabin Chandra Roy, allegedly confessed during interrogation that he is an active RSS and BJP worker. 'He was seen at Bata More on Ram Navami, where a verbal altercation occurred over the rally route and barricades. We have video footage showing him throwing police barricades,' the SP added. Sweety Kumari reports from West Bengal for The Indian Express. She is a journalist with over a decade of experience in the media industry. Covers Crime, Defence, Health , Politics etc and writes on trending topics. With a keen eye for investigative and human-interest stories. She has honed her craft across diverse beats including aviation, health, incidents etc. Sweety delivers impactful journalism that informs and engages audiences. Sweety Kumari is a graduate of Calcutta University with an Honors degree in Journalism from Jaipuria College and a PG in Mass Communication from Jadavpur University. Originally from Bihar, she is brought up in Kolkata and completed her education from Kendriya Vidyalaya SaltLake. Multilingual, Sweety is fluent in English, Hindi, Bengali, and Maithili. She started her career as an Entertainment and lifestyle journalist with a newsportal in Kolkata. She is working with The Indian Express for 8 years now. ... Read More
Indian Express
11-06-2025
- Indian Express
Sonam's story: From MBA dreams to sanskari bahu to murder accused
Sonam Raghuvanshi, the 24-year-old Indore resident arrested in connection with the murder of her husband Raja Raghuvanshi (28), once harboured dreams of getting an MBA degree, expanding her father's plywood business, and breaking out of the regimented life set by her family. Today, she stands accused of conspiring with Raj Kushwaha (21), whom police believe she was in a relationship with, to hire contract killers to murder Raja while they were on their honeymoon. Sonam grew up in the narrow bylanes of Indore's Kushwah Nagar, where her father, Devi Singh Raghuvanshi, had built a plywood business over 25 years after arriving from nearby Guna with limited resources. Her family said she is a graduate and claimed she played a role in expanding her father's business. Growing up a girl in a small town, her father says, the family kept a check on her movements and associations from a young age. 'We never allowed our daughter to go out of the home and talk to random people,' Devi Singh said. 'She lived a strict life. Her life was only work and home.' Her family discouraged her from pursuing work outside their sphere, so she remained within the confines of the plywood factory operations. The family's financial situation had improved considerably over the years, expanding into Gujarat under her brother Govind's management. But this prosperity came with increased restrictions on Sonam's personal freedom. 'She once mentioned wanting to pursue an MBA, but this was quietly shelved when her family made it clear that her place was within their business operations,' said a senior Madhya Pradesh police officer. It was during this time that Sonam first encountered Raj, a man who had previously worked in the billing department of her father's factory and lived in the same neighbourhood. Their interaction was initially limited to routine business transactions, but the relationship would develop beyond her family's knowledge or approval. Her family members maintain they had no inkling of the relationship, and claim the police are lying. When the time came for marriage, the arrangement followed traditional protocols. The match with Raja Raghuvanshi was initiated through the Samaj Parichay Pustika, a community matrimonial directory published during Ram Navami on October 1, 2024. There was no prior acquaintance between the families; only biodata that appeared compatible. Raja belonged to a family that operated Raghuvanshi Transport, a business providing rental buses to educational institutions. As the youngest of three brothers, he was involved in the family enterprise, and considered the match providential when the same proposal resurfaced after his family had initially declined it over a year earlier, Raja's mother Uma said. 'We were not in a hurry to get our son married. They wanted the marriage to be done in four months. We did not think much of it. She was a sanskari bahu who observed a fast for my son, did not speak much to the family and came down from the top floor to eat her meals. She was on her phone most of the time, and we never intervened. We wanted her to have all the freedom she could enjoy. Her father would not even allow her to watch a movie,' Uma said. The wedding took place on May 11, but relatives later recalled that Sonam appeared 'subdued' during the ceremonies. Initially, there had been no family discussion about a post-wedding trip, but she allegedly expressed a desire to travel. When Raja initially declined, she persisted, eventually booking tickets herself and convincing him to accompany her to Meghalaya, investigators from the state said. Sonam had booked departure tickets but made no arrangements for their return journey. She also convinced Raja to wear expensive jewellery during their travel, despite his mother's objections at the airport. 'That was the only time Sonam was demanding. She was a quiet, nice woman from the neighbourhood who did not do anything malicious. I spoke to Sonam's mother and said I still can't believe it. They said they did not know anything about Raj Kushwaha and were offended he appeared at my son's funeral. It seems they did not know much about their daughter,' Uma said.
