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Kolkata Police ASI Arrested for Alleged Sexual Harassment of Female Volunteer at Puja Pandal
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News18•19-10-2026, 20:47
Kolkata Police ASI Arrested for Alleged Sexual Harassment of Female Volunteer at Puja Pandal
- •An Assistant Sub-Inspector of Kolkata Police has been arrested following allegations of sexually harassing a young female volunteer at the Suruchi Sangha Durga Puja pandal in New Alipore.
- •The accused has been identified as 50-year-old Kabirul Hasan Molla, attached to the 3rd Battalion of Kolkata Armed Police, and has been suspended from service.
- •The incident came to light after a video of the episode went viral on social media, sparking widespread concern during the festive season.
- •A formal case has been registered at the New Alipore police station under Section 75(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita based on the victim's written complaint.
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An Assistant Sub-Inspector of Kolkata Police was arrested after a video went viral on social media showing him allegedly sexually harassing a 21-year-old female volunteer at the Suruchi Sangha Durga Puja pandal in New Alipore.
Following a written complaint lodged by the victim at the New Alipore police station, a case was filed against the 50-year-old accused police personnel under Section 75(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Identified as Kabirul Hasan Molla from the 3rd Battalion of Kolkata Armed Police, the accused ASI has been suspended from service while an ongoing investigation examines the incident video and other details.
