Crime - The Purbottar

07 Jul

Lohgad Fort Murder: Police Say Siya Searched Interrogation Tactics, Seek Polygraph Test

Preeti SinghCrime

What kind of treatment do women face in police custody? What kind of questions are asked during interrogation? Siya Goel had searched for answers to all these questions on the internet even before her arrest. During the investigation of the Ketan Agarwal murder case in Pune, Maharashtra, the police have revealed this explosive information about Siya Goel. According to investigators, even before Siya was arrested in this case, she had searched on her mobile's search engine about police interrogation and how women are treated in police custody. Besides this, the main accused Siya Goel had also searched for detailed information…

17 Apr

TCS HR in Nashik Allegedly Tells Woman to Ignore Sexual Harassment

anuprova EditorCrime

A disturbing report has emerged from Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in Nashik, where a female employee was allegedly discouraged by Human Resources from reporting a sexual harassment incident. The employee claimed she was subjected to inappropriate behavior by a senior colleague, but when she sought help from the HR department, the response was dismissive. According to the victim, she was told that "these things happen" and was advised to keep quiet to avoid complications. This dismissive attitude has sparked significant outrage online, as it highlights a systemic failure to protect employees even within major global corporations. The incident has raised…

28 Nov

Himanta Biswa Sarma is accused by Pawan Khera of “massive corruption,” and the identity of Assam is threatened

Sonakshi SarkarCrime

Congress leader Pawan Khera launched a stringent critique against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, accusing him of widespread corruption, misuse of authority, and a decline in the state's cultural and demographic identity. Khera asserted that Assam's once favorable global image, previously associated with figures like musician Zubeen Garg, has deteriorated under the current BJP government, now linked to issues like drug trafficking and corruption. He emphasized the neglect of tea garden workers' long-standing demands, claiming the chief minister has failed to address citizens' concerns and instead exploited his power, leading to administrative failures. Khera raised alarm over alleged efforts…

20 Mar

Assam doctor lands in trouble for selling infant to couple

Sonakshi SarkarCrime

A doctor in Sribhumi district of Assam allegedly sold an infant to a couple after an unmarried woman gave birth to the child, an official said on Thursday. A police case has been registered against the doctor, who is currently absconding, she said. According to the official of the district Child Protection Unit (CPU), they got information about an illegal adoption four-five days back.

31 Jan

Lenovo expands retail footprint in East India with 8 new store openings

Business BureauCrime

Lenovo, a global leader in technology, has strengthened its presence in East India with the launch of 8 new and refreshed stores, taking its total to over 50 outlets across the region. The move is part of Lenovo's strategy to expand its reach and cater to the growing demand for cutting-edge technology, offering customers easy access to its AI-driven consumer and gaming products. The new stores are located in key cities, including Raipur, Korba, Bilaspur, Guwahati, Kolkata, Chapra, and Ranchi. These outlets showcase a wide range of Lenovo products, including the latest laptops, desktops, monitors, and accessories, designed for students,…

09 Nov

Recently some thieves took advantage of a vacant residence and made off with valuables

Ashish MajumderCrime

In yet another incident of theft during Chhath Puja, some thieves took advantage of a vacant residence and made off with valuables. Actually the incident took place in Siliguri’s Tikiapara area under Ward No. 28 at the residence of Suraj Basfore. Reportedly, Basfore and his family actually had left for the ghats for Chhath Puja. In fact the house was left unattended when a group of thieves broke into the house, forced open the door, and stole gold jewelry and cash from the wardrobe before fleeing the scene. Right now upon receiving the complaint, the Siliguri police launched an investigation…

31 Oct

To curb the use of illegal firecrackers during the Kali Puja festivities the Siliguri Metropolitan Police took swift action

Ashish MajumderCrime

Recently the Siliguri Metropolitan Police took swift action to curb the use of illegal firecrackers during the Kali Puja festivities. Actually a significant amount of banned firecrackers was seized during a raid in the Nepali Basti of NJP. In fact this led to the arrest of a businessman, Jhantu Pal, a resident of Surya Sen Colony in Ward No. 34 of Siliguri. Actually acting on a tip-off, the officers from NJP police station conducted the operation on Tuesday evening. Authorities actually recovered illegal firecrackers worth lakhs from Jhantu Pal’s possession and subsequently arrested him. After this the arrested individual was…

26 Oct

Recently one arrested with stolen bicycle in Siliguri

Ashish MajumderCrime

Recently Matigara police have arrested a man in connection with a bicycle theft and recovered the stolen bicycle. Actually the accused has been identified as Aparthib Roy. According to police sources, a bicycle was actually stolen from Lalpool Baniakhari, under the jurisdiction of Matigara police station, on September 1. In fact a written complaint was filed at Matigara police station on September 2. Based on the complaint, undercover officers from Matigara police station, acting on a tip-off, actually arrested a youth from the Lichubagan Simultala area on Thursday. Sources revealed that the accused was actually attempting to sell the stolen…

26 Oct

Job scam victims lose 6 lakh to fraudsters in chandigarh

editorCrime

A city woman was defrauded of Rs 5.4 lakh by a man from Bihar who claimed to be a politician with "considerable clout" by promising her and two of her friends government employment. The Aliganj woman, Ranjana, said that she swapped phone numbers with the accused, Ajit Tiwari, after meeting him on Facebook. Tiwari gained the victim's trust with his charming speech and claimed to be the president of the Loktantra Janata Party of Bihar. He pledged to obtain her a position as chairman in the Indian government's department of women and child development and to get her two friends,…

23 Oct

Recently DRI Siliguri Division seizes gold biscuits worth crores

Ashish MajumderCrime

In a major pre-Diwali operation, recently the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) Siliguri Division uncovered a gold smuggling racket, seizing gold biscuits worth crores and arresting one individual. Actually the arrested accused has been identified as Gaurav Kumar Saha. Reportedly, acting on a tip-off, DRI officials actually stopped a suspicious individual on National Highway-27 in Jalpaiguri and recovered 19 gold biscuits weighing 2 kg 215 grams, valued at ₹1.72 crore. As per DRI sources, the accused, Gaurav Kumar Saha, actually smuggled the gold from the Bangladesh-India border. In fact on Tuesday the accused has been presented in court as investigations…