Kolkata Police

Today, during checking at Santoshpur Road & Taratala Road crossing in front of Nature Park under Garden Reach Police Station jurisdiction, a vehicle was intercepted by FST teams and local police, and unaccounted cash amounting to ₹4,10,000 was recovered from one individual and subsequently seized as per prescribed SOP. #WestBengalElections2026 @CEOWestBengal

Last evening at around 20:30 hrs, during a joint checking operation by SST and FST teams under Park Street Police Station, a vehicle was intercepted and unaccounted cash amounting to ₹6,96,485 was recovered from an individual. Additionally, foreign currency comprising 427 US Dollars, 25 Dirhams, and 1 Riyal was also seized. All items have been seized in accordance with the prescribed SOP. Further necessary action is being taken as per due process. #WestBengalElections2026 @CEOWestBengal

Early this morning at around 05:00 hrs, during a coordinated checking operation, FST teams comprising local police and CAPF personnel, along with South Port Police Station, intercepted a vehicle and recovered unaccounted cash amounting to ₹2,18,000 from an individual. The cash has been seized in accordance with the prescribed SOP. Further action is being taken as per due process. #WestBengalElections2026 @CEOWestBengal

Today, during a coordinated checking operation at around 10:00 hrs, FST teams comprising local police and CAPF personnel, along with Jorasanko Police Station, intercepted a vehicle and recovered unaccounted cash amounting to ₹4,03,500 from one individual. The cash has been seized as per prescribed SOP. #WestBengalElections2026 @CEOWestBengal

Acting on a complaint regarding a fraudulent loan racket, Park Street Police Station arrested six accused persons involved in a criminal conspiracy. The accused allegedly impersonated employees of a reputed finance company and used forged loan approval documents to cheat multiple individuals and misappropriate funds. During the investigation, 32 keypad mobile phones, multiple SIM cards, and other incriminating documents were seized. Investigation is underway.

In a raid conducted this morning, the Anti-Narcotics Cell of the Detective Department detained three persons, including one woman, from the eastern flank footpath of Strand Road near the main gate of Eden Police Camp under Maidan Police Station area, for possession of over 20 kg (commercial quantity) of suspected gaanja. Investigation is underway.

In view of the forthcoming Legislative Assembly Elections 2026, senior officers of Kolkata Police, including Additional Commissioner of Police (III) Shri Subhakar Sinha Sarkar, IPS; Additional Commissioner of Police (IV) Shri Pandey Santosh, IPS; Additional Commissioner of Police (V) Shri V. Solomon Nesakumar, IPS; and Additional Commissioner of Police (VI) Shri Ashesh Biswas, IPS, Joint Commissioner of Police,Modernization, Shri Nilanjan Biswas,IPS, Joint Commissioner of Police, Security, Shri Mehmood Akhtar, IPS, along with Deputy Commissioner of Police, East Suburban Division, Shri Amit Verma, IPS; Deputy Commissioner of Police, South East Division, Shri Abhishek Modi, IPS; Deputy Commissioner of Police, East Division, Shri Vidit Raj Bundesh, IPS; Deputy Commissioner of Police, South Suburban Division, Smt. Charu Sharma, IPS; and Deputy Commissioner of Police, South West Division, Shri Rahul De, IPS, supervised extensive night-time route marches and area domination exercises across multiple Police Station areas as part of confidence-building measures. Personnel of Kolkata Police and the Central Armed Police Forces, under the close supervision of senior officers, actively engaged with local residents, reinforcing a strong sense of security, visibility and reassurance ahead of the polls. Sharing a few glimpses.

Acting on credible intelligence, Uttar Kashipur Police Station under Bhangar Division conducted a late-night raid at Raghunathpur Khalpar on 09.04.2026, leading to the successful apprehension of an arms dealer. During the operation, 03 country-made one-shotter firearms in working condition along with 02 live cartridges were recovered from his possession. Investigation is underway.

In view of the forthcoming Legislative Assembly Elections, Additional Commissioner of Police (V), Shri V. Solomon Nesakumar, IPS along with Deputy Commissioner of Police, South West Division, Shri Rahul De, IPS visited Parnashree and Sarsuna Police Stations to review election preparedness and operational readiness. They interacted with officers, assessed the law and order situation, and reviewed security arrangements. Necessary directions were issued to ensure free, fair, and peaceful elections.

In view of the forthcoming Legislative Assembly Elections 2026, extensive route marches and area domination exercises were conducted across Police Stations under South East Division and Bhangar Division as part of confidence-building measures. Kolkata Police, along with CAPF personnel under the supervision of senior officers, interacted with local residents to enhance public confidence and reinforce the sense of security. Glimpses from the exercise.

In a coordinated checking operation at about 10.00 hrs on 07.04.2026, SST teams comprising of local police and CAPF personnel with Burtolla PS intercepted a vehicle and detected unaccounted cash from the possession of one person with cash amounting to ₹16,94,500 which was seized as per SOP. #WestBengalElections2026 @CEOWestBengal

In vigilant operations today under New Market, Burrabazar and Posta Police Stations, Flying Surveillance Teams and Static Surveillance Teams, comprising local police and CAPF personnel, detected unaccounted cash at multiple locations. In a coordinated action, 3 accused persons were apprehended and ₹40,40,150 was seized. #WestBengalElections2026 @CEOWestBengal

In view of the upcoming Legislative Assembly Elections 2026, and as part of confidence-building measures, route marches and area domination exercises were conducted extensively across various Police Stations. Kolkata Police and Central Armed Police Forces personnel, under the close supervision of senior officers, engaged proactively with local residents, reinforcing a strong sense of security and assurance. Sharing a few glimpses.

In view of the forthcoming Legislative Assembly Elections, the Commissioner of Police, Kolkata, Shri Ajay Nand, IPS, along with other senior officers, visited the Jessop Building and Survey Building, designated as Nomination Centres, to review preparedness and operational readiness. During the visit, he interacted with officers and personnel on duty, assessed the prevailing law and order situation, and reviewed the anticipated challenges along with the security arrangements in place. Necessary directions were issued to ensure peaceful conduct of the nomination process. Glimpses from today’s visit.

In view of the forthcoming Legislative Assembly Elections, the Commissioner of Police, Kolkata, Shri Ajay Nand, IPS, along with other senior officers, visited various Police Stations across the city to review preparedness and operational readiness. As part of this exercise, Divisional DCs visited 41 Police Stations, while Additional CPs and Jt CPs visited 25 Police Stations. During the visits, they interacted with officers and personnel, assessed the prevailing law and order situation, and reviewed anticipated challenges and security arrangements. Officers were briefed to take all necessary measures to ensure the conduct of free, fair, and peaceful elections. Glimpses from today’s visits.

We pay homage to Shri VK Mehta IPS, Ex DC Port and Constable Mokhtar Ali, who laid down their lives in the line of duty. Smt Mehta and family members of Mokhtar Ali along with Ld. Commissioner, Kolkata Police, Shri Ajay Nand, IPS and other senior officers paid homage to the martyrs. Their sacrifice stands as a timeless reminder of the courage and commitment that define the police force. We bow our heads in deep respect to these valiant martyrs, whose legacy continues to inspire generations of police personnel.

কলকাতা পুলিশের নগরপাল হিসাবে আজ কার্যভার গ্রহণ করলেন শ্রী অজয় নন্দ, আইপিএস। Shri Ajay Nand, IPS, assumed charge as the Commissioner of Police, Kolkata this afternoon.

সাইবার চোরদের খপ্পরে ২৩ লক্ষ টাকার বেশি, উদ্ধার প্রায় সবটাই ‘অমুক (রাষ্ট্রায়ত্ত) ব্যাঙ্ক থেকে বলছি। আমাদের একটা খুব ভালো পেনশন স্কিম ছিল। দুর্দান্ত রিটার্ন। শুনবেন?’ এই ধরনের কল আজকাল প্রায়শই আসে মূলত বয়স্কদের কাছে, যাঁরা হয়তো ডিজিটাল জগতের ঘাঁতঘোত সম্পর্কে পুরোপুরি ওয়াকিবহাল নন। গত মাসের ৮ তারিখে এমনই এক কল পেয়ে নিজের ফোনে একটি মোবাইল অ্যাপ – পরিভাষায় ‘রিমোট অ্যাক্সেস অ্যাপ’ – বসিয়ে ২৩ লক্ষ টাকারও বেশি খুইয়ে বসেন এক বয়স্ক মহিলা। ঘটনাটি জানতে পেরে তৎক্ষণাৎ ন্যাশনাল সাইবার ক্রাইম রিপোর্টিং পোর্টাল-এ অভিযোগ দায়ের করেন তাঁর পরিবার, তদন্তে নামে আমাদের সাউথ সাবার্বান ডিভিশনের সাইবার শাখা। সাইবার অপরাধের তদন্তে প্রধান হাতিয়ার অসম্ভব ধৈর্য, এবং ঠাণ্ডা মাথায় অজস্র প্রযুক্তিগত খুঁটিনাটি বিশ্লেষণ করার ক্ষমতা। কয়েক সপ্তাহের লাগাতার পরিশ্রমে একরকম অসাধ্য সাধন করেছেন সার্জেন্ট সঞ্জয় সাহা এবং তাঁর টিম। উদ্ধার হয়েছে ২১ লক্ষ ৪০ হাজার টাকা। বাকিটা ফেরত পাওয়ার আশা এখনও ছাড়েননি সঞ্জয়রা। তদন্ত চলবে।