Bandhu Kolkata 2026 | A Friend in Need Today, the Commissioner of Police, Kolkata, Shri Ajay Nand, IPS, flagged off the Bandhu Kolkata vehicles from Lalbazar in the presence of other senior officers of Kolkata Police. Dedicated to assisting missing children, women and senior citizens and facilitating their safe reunion with their families, Bandhu Kolkata reflects Kolkata Police’s commitment to care, compassion and public safety during the festive season. The service will be available from 15.10.2026 to 20.10.2026, every day from 4:00 PM till the festivities conclude. Helpline Numbers: Bandhu Kolkata: 9163737373 | Missing Persons Squad, Lalbazar: 033-22505153 / 033-22141835 | Lalbazar Control Room: 100 / 033-22505090 / 033-22143230 | DCPO, Kolkata & South 24 Parganas: 1098. This Durga Puja, Kolkata Police stands ready to help, care and reunite loved ones. Bandhu Kolkata — A Friend in Need, Always by Your Side.

To make pandal-hopping easier and more organised this Durga Puja, Kolkata Police has released the ‘Kolkata Police Puja Guide Map 2026’. The guide map will help visitors locate popular puja pandals across the city, plan their puja itinerary and navigate easily from one pandal to another amid the festive crowds. Visitors can collect a copy from all police stations and Traffic Guards under Kolkata Police, Howrah and Sealdah railway stations, and all Metro stations in Kolkata. The PDF version is also available for download at kolkatatrafficpolice.gov.in Plan your Puja. Explore Kolkata. Celebrate safely with Kolkata Police.

In the spirit of a Safe and Secure Durga Puja, the Commissioner of Police, Kolkata, Shri Ajay Nand, IPS, along with senior officers and representatives of IOCL, SEBI, ICICI Bank and Federal Bank, today unveiled the Kolkata Police Puja Guide 2026, Annual Traffic Review Bulletin and Student Identity Badge at Lalbazar. These initiatives reinforce Kolkata Police’s commitment to safer crowds, smoother traffic movement and timely assistance to citizens, ensuring a safe and seamless Puja experience for all. Faster Response. Safer Kolkata.

Courage in Action. A Life Saved. This morning at around 08:35 hrs on the auspicious occasion of Mahalaya a 60-year-old man performing religious rituals at Gwalior Ghat suddenly slipped into the river and was swept away by the strong current. Without a moment’s hesitation, Sepoy Goutam Koyal of the Disaster Management Group of Kolkata Police, plunged into the river to save him, while Civic Volunteer Shyamal Sarder provided crucial assistance in the rescue. Through their sheer courage, swift action, and seamless coordination, the drowning man was brought safely ashore, averting a possible tragedy. Courage under pressure. Teamwork in action. Every life matters.

Today, the Commissioner of Police, Kolkata, Shri Ajay Nand, IPS, inspected several prominent Puja pandals across the city to review crowd management, fire safety, emergency preparedness, and overall security arrangements. From the first visitor to the last, Kolkata Police remains committed to protecting the spirit of Puja with care, preparedness, and vigilance. Sharing a few glimpses. Celebrate freely. Stay alert. Stay safe.

হারানো ফোন ফিরে পেলেন সহনাগরিক। Stolen mobile phones recovered by Kolkata Police were returned to their rightful owners.

4th District-Level NCORD Meeting Held at Lalbazar The 4th District-Level Meeting of the Narco Coordination (NCORD), Kolkata, was held in hybrid mode today at Conference Room-I, Lalbazar, under the chairmanship of Commissioner of Police, Kolkata, Shri Ajay Nand, IPS. Additional Commissioner of Police (Crime), Kolkata, Shri Kunal Aggarwal, IPS, was the Convener. Senior officers of Kolkata Police and representatives of NCB, Customs, School Education, GST, Excise, Directorate of Drug Control, GRP/RPF, Social Welfare, DRI, Kolkata Port Trust and ANTF, West Bengal, participated in the meeting. The meeting reviewed the prevailing narcotics situation and focused on strengthening inter-agency coordination, intelligence sharing and coordinated enforcement against drug trafficking and substance abuse. Sharing a few glimpses.

Beware of Traffic Challan Fraud If you receive an SMS or WhatsApp message claiming that a traffic challan is pending and containing a payment link, do not click on the link or make any payment. Always verify your challan details only through the official Kolkata Traffic Police website or the Government’s e-Challan portal. One wrong click can put your hard-earned money at risk within moments. Stop. Verify. Then Click. ট্রাফিক চালান জালিয়াতি থেকে সতর্ক থাকুন। চালান বকেয়া থাকার কথা জানিয়ে SMS বা WhatsApp-এ কোনও লিঙ্ক এলে ক্লিক করবেন না, টাকা দেবেন না। শুধুমাত্র কলকাতা ট্রাফিক পুলিশের ওয়েবসাইট বা সরকারি ই-চালান পোর্টালে যাচাই করুন। একটি ভুল ক্লিকেই আপনার কষ্টার্জিত টাকা নিমেষেই খোয়া যেতে পারে। দেখুন, বুঝুন তারপর ক্লিক করুন।

₹2 Lakh Gold Necklace Theft Case Solved On 19.09.2026, a 13-gram gold necklace worth approximately ₹2 lakh was stolen from a jewellery shop on B.B. Ganguly Street. Posing as a prospective customer, the accused fled with the necklace. With the shop and adjoining CCTV cameras non-functional, investigators of Muchipara PS meticulously analysed available traffic CCTV footage, followed by field verification and source-based intelligence. The sustained investigation led to the identification and arrest of Shahrukh Feroz Khan from Garden Reach in the late hours of 27.09.2026. The stolen necklace was recovered intact from his rented accommodation. A focused investigation. A coordinated effort. Stolen property recovered. Case solved.

Safety First. Puja for All. A coordination meeting for Durga Puja 2026 was held yesterday day at Nazrul Mancha, bringing together Puja Committees, senior officers of Kolkata Police led by Commissioner of Police, Kolkata, Shri Ajay Nand, IPS, and officials from the Fire Department, CESC, KMC and PWD. With public safety at the heart of every plan, the meeting focused on crowd management, traffic regulation, emergency preparedness, fire safety and swift inter-agency response. Lessons from previous years were reviewed and arrangements further strengthened to ensure that every devotee can celebrate with greater safety, security and peace of mind. From planning to preparedness, every effort is being made to keep Kolkata safe during the Puja. Sharing a few glimpses from the programme. Safe Puja. Secure Kolkata.

A Childhood Stolen. A Voice Heard. Justice Delivered. In 2025, a 17-year-old girl was allegedly forced into marriage and subjected to repeated sexual assault. Her childhood was taken from her. She became pregnant and gave birth to a child. At Chitpur Police Station, SI Sourab Roy pursued the investigation with determination, sensitivity and unwavering focus. Accused Amit Pramanik was promptly arrested, while every crucial piece of evidence was meticulously gathered to build a strong case before the Court. Justice has now been delivered. The Hon’ble Court convicted Amit Pramanik under Section 64(2) of the BNS, read with Section 6 of the POCSO Act and Section 9 of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, sentencing him to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of ₹12,000. For every child. For every survivor. For justice. Kolkata Police stands firm.

Greener Policing. Cleaner Kolkata. A new fleet of 60 state-of-the-art electric patrolling motorcycles was flagged off today at Lalbazar by Chief Guest Shri P. B. Salim, IAS, Chairman & Managing Director, West Bengal Power Development Corporation Limited, in the presence of Commissioner of Police, Kolkata, Shri Ajay Nand, IPS, senior officers and dignitaries. Kolkata Police takes a significant step towards cleaner, greener and more sustainable policing, reducing our carbon footprint while strengthening mobility and response. Electric mobility. Lower emissions. A greener Kolkata. Sharing a few glimpses.

Jodhpur Park Armed Dacoity : Justice Delivered In 2017 in broad daylight, a Manipuri Dacoity gang of five persons committed dacoity on gunpoint in "Chandrani Jewellers" at Jodhpur Park, Kolkata under Lake P.S. has ended in conviction. Five armed men/Dacoits had stormed the gold showroom and commited Dacoity on gunpoint in respect of gold ornaments weighing about 752 grams, then valued at approximately ₹22 lakh and fled away. The Anti-Dacoity & Robbery Squad, Detective Department, Lalbazar, arrested four accused from Siliguri and Assam while they were attempting to flee towards Nepal. A portion of the looted gold and three firearms were recovered. After a prolonged trial, three accused—Lisham Ibungtomba Singh, Senjam Nongdrenkhomba Singh and Rajesh Tongbram Chand Singh—were convicted under Sections 395/397 IPC and sentenced to 9 years’ rigorous imprisonment with a fine of ₹5,000 each. During the trial, one of the arrested accused confessed to his involvement in the robbery. One accused remains absconding. The case was investigated and the trial was conducted by Inspector Debobrata Sikder.

6-Month-Old Kidnapped Baby Rescued Safely A six-month-old baby, allegedly kidnapped from near Gariahat Flyover, has been safely rescued by Beniapukur Police Station after a determined and sustained investigation. On 30 August 2026, the baby’s mother was allegedly lured by an unknown woman on the pretext of arranging a domestic-help job. After making her get down from a taxi at Park Circus Seven Point Crossing, the woman fled with the infant. Acting swiftly, the investigating team analysed available footage and identified the taxi involved. The driver, Mithun Paswan and another woman, Bandana Roy, were arrested on the same day. Further analysis of technical data and interrogation led the team to the prime accused, Madhu Sk, who was arrested in the early hours of 31 August from her residence under Bakultala Police Station, Baruipur Police District. The six-month-old child was recovered safely and reunited with the family. Further investigation is underway.

Honouring Courage. Celebrating Service. Today, the Hon’ble Chief Minister of West Bengal, Shri Suvendu Adhikari, graced the Investiture Ceremony at Lalbazar and conferred the first-ever Chief Minister’s Jeevan Raksha Padak upon ten personnel of Kolkata Police in recognition of their extraordinary bravery, decisive action and unwavering commitment to duty during the Taratala tragedy. The programme was attended by Hon’ble MoS, Shri Vishal Lama; Chief Secretary, Shri Manoj Agarwal, IAS; Administrator, Kolkata Municipal Corporation, Smt. Smita Pandey, IAS; Director General & Inspector General of Police, West Bengal, Shri Sidd Nath Gupta, IPS; and Commissioner of Police, Kolkata, Shri Ajay Nand, IPS. A proud moment of recognition for extraordinary courage in the line of duty. Sharing a few glimpses.

Timely Rescue at Ahiritola Ghat As part of the pre-arranged safety arrangements for Shraban Utsav, Disaster Management Group (DMG) personnel were deployed today by the River Traffic Police at various ghats along the River Hooghly. At around 08:30 hrs, the DMG team deployed at Ahiritola Ghat noticed two boys struggling in the river after entering it to bathe. Acting swiftly, ASI Satyajit Banerjee, DMG Constable Mithun Mandal and Civic Volunteer Rajesh Mondal immediately rescued both boys. Both boys, residents of Keshtopur, were subsequently handed over to North Port Police Station for necessary action. The timely intervention and presence of mind of the DMG personnel averted a potentially tragic incident and ensured their safe rescue.

It has come to notice of Kolkata Police that a highly false and misleading thumbnail/ news was aired through social media handles of R Bangla connecting name of Ld. Commissioner of Police Kolkata with an alleged land scam in Anandapur Kolkata. The fact of the issue is that Enforcement Directorate had recently communicated further developments in the ongoing investigation to Kolkata Police, pursuant to which the process of further investigation was being duly undertaken under the supervision of the Ld. Commissioner of Police, Kolkata. In these circumstances, the reporting, without ascertaining the correct factual position, is wholly irresponsible, unfortunate and unbecoming of a National broadcaster and has caused unwarranted prejudice to the reputation and credibility of the Ld. CP Kolkata, as well as Kolkata Police as an institution. Republic Bangla is hereby called upon to issue an unconditional apology and prominent correction/retraction forthwith, failing which necessary legal action shall be initiated. @BanglaRepublic