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The police serve as the public face of the State, and the way the State treats its citizens, particularly children, will significantly impact the success of the Act in realising its transformative vision. This vision seeks to shift societal perceptions, recognising children as autonomous beings with rights, rather than merely dependents in need of protection.

Aug 04, 2025 12:20 pm

Digital Arrest Scam: Kolkata Resident Defrauded of Over Rs 3 Crores by Fraudsters

Digital fraud, now commonly referred to as 'Digital Arrest,' has taken on a new form, where scammers deceive citizens under the guise of government officials. A recent case highlights the severity of this issue involving a resident of South Kolkata who was defrauded of Rs 3.4 Crores.

Aug 04, 2025 12:25 pm

Uncovering the International SIM Card Fraud Exploiting Innocent Indian Citizens

The development and use of SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) cards are closely tied to the evolution of mobile telecommunications technology. Mobile phones began in the 1940s with vehicle-based systems.

Aug 04, 2025 12:26 pm

Manoj Kumar Verma: Building Trust Through Competence and Integrity

Manoj Kumar Verma was appointed Commissioner of Police, Kolkata Police, in September 2024. He is a seasoned Indian Police Service (IPS) officer from the 1998 batch. He previously served as the Additional Director General (ADGP) and Inspector-General of Police (Law and Order) for West Bengal.

Aug 04, 2025 12:29 pm

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'Safe Drive, Save Life' Campaign: Building a Culture of Road Safety

Road safety is paramount in safeguarding lives, minimising injuries, and preven?ng road fatali?es. It is essen?al to ensure that traffic systems func?on orderly and efficiently to facilitate smoother travel for all road users, including pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists. The Kolkata Police realises that by priori?sing road safety, they can foster a culture of responsible driving and create safer environments within communi?es. Let us learn more about their campaign for road safety through this conversa?on between The Kolkata PROTECTOR and Rupesh Kumar, IPS, Joint Commissioner of Police - Traffic.

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Digital Arrest: Navigating Cybercrime in the Modern Era

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Preventing Cyber Fraud: A Collective Responsibility

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Tollygunge Women Police Station

The first four Women Police Stations under Kolkata Police launched on 27th July 2016.

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Robotic Surgery: The Future of Gynaecology and Gynaecologic Oncology

Dr. Rupashree Dasgupta is a Senior Consultant Robotic and Laparoscopic Gynaecologist and Gynae Onco Surgeon at Apollo Multispecialty Hospitals, Kolkata.