The author, Chandril Chattopadhyay, is an Advocate at the Calcutta High Court.Assisting him in researching for this article are SK Majid Ali and Sadia Sultana, students of the Department of Law, University of Burdwan. “Only once we achieve a balance between awareness, debate and empirical data will the international arbitration community be more enlightened on…
Inaugurated seven years ago, the Women Police Stations in Kolkata have been a great success in ensuring the safety and security of women in the city. Thanks to their efforts, Kolkata has become the safest city in India for the third consecutive year, as per the annual report released by the National Crime Records Bureau….
Every investigation demands meticulous precision and diligence. Irrespective of the severity of the crime, the Kolkata Police Department operates with dynamic teamwork.Consider the case of State vs Tara Chand Sonkar, also known as Raja Sonkar. The incident dates back to the afternoon of October 3, 2014, during the Nabami celebration of Durga Puja, when a…
Traditional crime may seem like a relic of the past in today’s digital age. The rapid digitisation has revolutionised the landscape of criminal activities, blurring the lines of traditional demographic boundaries. Kolkata Police is at the forefront of adapting to this paradigm shift, showcasing groundbreaking investigations into cybercrime.A recent case demonstrates this transformation: a sophisticated…
The Kolkata Police has been receiving recognition for its dedication and commitment to the citizens of the City of Joy. Most recently, Inspector Shukla Sinha Ray of Lalbazar Cyber Police Station was named the joint winner, along with an officer from Telangana, as the country’s top cyber cop.The award was jointly organised by the Data…
Bivas Chatterjee is the Public Prosecutor for Cyber Law and Electronics Evidence for Government of West Bengal What is Artificial Intelligence?Simply put, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a technology possessing the same cognitive human abilities similar to humans. It can think, act, and make decisions like us.The JourneyWe travelled from enigma machine in 2nd world war…
Content curatedby Ranabir Bhattacharyya The South Traffic Guard caters to a very vital area of Kolkata under the jurisdiction of Kolkata Police. It maintains constant liaison with the Headquarters Traffic Guard. Along with that, it is constantly in touch with the Sealdah Traffic Guard in the North; Park Circus and East Traffic Guard in the…
The Bhangar Traffic Guard is the newest addition to the Kolkata Traffic Police. It is an essential part of the newly established Bhangar Division, which marks the tenth division of the Kolkata Police.Located at the meeting point of three districts – Kolkata, North 24 Parganas, and South 24 Parganas – Bhangar occupies a unique geographical…
The Bhangar Division within the Kolkata Police is the latest addition to its jurisdiction, being the youngest and newest station. Situated approximately 15 km away from the New Town area and in close proximity to the EM Bypass, Bhangar is emerging as a vital location. The newly formed Bhangar Division comprises eight police stations: Hatisala,…
Deputy Commissioner of Police (DC) Amit Kumar Shaw: From Engineer to Super Cop The Deputy Commissioner of Police (DC), Traffic Policing (South) Shri Amit Kumar Shaw, an erudite IPS officer, has shown how hardwork and endurance can transform life for the better. Amit Kumar Shaw, an IPS officer, is like a character from a movie…
