BJP president Nitin Nabin visits West Bengal
Instead of visiting Kolkata, the BJP president chose Durgapur and Asansol in the south western part of the State. The region has a strong BJP presence and the partys performance in this part of the state is crucial in the upcoming assembly polls
Watch video of passenger train crashing into loaded truck at crossing in Jharkhands Deoghar
A major train accident was narrowly averted in Jharkhand's Deoghar district when the GondaAsansol Express collided with a truck at an open railway crossing. The incident injured two bikers and disrupted rail services for two hours. A committee has been formed to investigate the cause, with action promised against those responsible.
3 Killed After Coal Mine Collapses In West Bengal, Says BJP MLA
A coal mine collapsed in West Bengal's Asansol on Tuesday, leaving five people trapped under the debris.
8 wagons of goods train derail in Bihar, rail traffic disrupted
The accident took place between Lahabon and Simultala railway stations under the Asansol division of Eastern Railways around 11.25 p.m. on Saturday (December 27)
10 goods train wagons derail in Bihars Jamui, rail traffic hit on HowrahPatnaDelhi route
PATNA: Train services on the JhajhaJasidih railway section were disrupted around midnight after a freight train derailed near Telwa Bazar Halt in Bihars Jamui district, with around 10 wagons falling off the bridge and operations of 34 pairs of express trains affected. According to railway sources, the wagons jumped off the tracks between Lahaban and Simultala stations of the Asansol division under Eastern Railway. The derailment disrupted train operations on both the Up and Down lines of this section. After receiving information about the incident, Accident Relief Trains (ARTs) from Asansol, Madhupur and Jhajha were rushed to the site, and restoration work was taken up on a war footing. The goods train was travelling from Jasidih to Jhajha when the wagons suddenly derailed with a loud noise. The train was carrying a large quantity of cement bags, which were scattered across the bridge and the surrounding area after the derailment. Several passenger and goods trains running on the KiulJasidih railway section were stopped at different stations. There were no reports of any casualties in the accident, sources said. Railway officials said restoration work has begun. However, several express and passenger trains on this route may be cancelled, while many others are likely to be diverted over the next two days. Passenger train services originating from Jhajha station are expected to operate as scheduled.
The police played videos of Sharjeel Imam speaking at Chakhand, Jamia, Aligarh and Asansol in the years and months before the riots in February 2020, saying he had both instigated and provoked the crowd
Shatrughan Hails Bihar, Nitish For NDA Win, Stumps TMC
Congratulations! To the people of our Bihar for getting the Govt they deserve, voted for & the leadership of the most admired, gentleman politician, @NiteshKumar for being Bihars longest-serving, trusted, tried, tested & successful CM: Asansol Trinamul Congress MP Shatrughan Sinha
Rs 57 lakh fraudulently siphoned from TMC MP Kalyan Banerjees dormant account credited back by bank
KOLKATA: The money that was allegedly siphoned by fraudsters from Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee's dormant account with a nationalised bank earlier this week has been credited back to him by the bank authorities, the politician said. The bank authorities could not be contacted for further comments on this transaction. According to the police probing the crime, the fraudsters continue to remain at large. Banerjee had claimed that Rs 57 lakh was siphoned from the account, which was linked to his previous tenure as a West Bengal MLA. Police started a probe into the incident after a formal complaint was lodged by the bank authorities with the cybercrime section of Kolkata Police, an official said, adding that they were yet to arrest anyone in this regard. It is quite shocking... The account was opened when I was Asansol South MLA and remained dormant for several years after I became Serampore MP, Banerjee told PTI. They superimposed my photograph and used fake Aadhaar and PAN cards to carry out the criminal activity, he claimed. The miscreants also added a phone number to the account and all the OTPs and transaction details got diverted to them, he alleged. The criminals then transferred Rs 57 lakh to this dormant account from my active account and, subsequently, siphoned it off through multiple fraudulent transactions. If this can happen to an MP, what will be the condition of a common man? How come these people find out that I had such a significant amount of money in my account? Banerjee asked. The bank authorities have now credited the amount to my account. But my concern is that the culprits are yet to be nabbed, he said. Speaking to PTI, a senior officer of Kolkata Police said that investigation was on and they were going through the transactions and all other details. We are trying to find out the phone number used in the crime. CCTV footages are being checked as well, the officer added.
TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee loses Rs 56 lakh in online bank fraud, cybercrime probe underway
NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader and Member of Parliament from Serampore, Kalyan Banerjee, have reportedly lost over Rs 56 lakh in an alleged case of online banking fraud. According to official sources, cybercriminals gained access to one of his dormant accounts at the State Bank of India (SBI) and siphoned off the funds through multiple unauthorised transactions. The incident came to light after the SBI High Court branch in Kolkata lodged a formal complaint with the Cyber Crime Police Station, seeking an investigation into the matter. Preliminary findings suggest that the fraudsters used forged Know Your Customer (KYC) documents, featuring a morphed photograph of the MP along with falsified PAN and Aadhaar details, to reactivate Banerjees dormant account. The account in question was originally opened at SBIs Legislative Assembly branch between 2001 and 2006, during Banerjees tenure as an MLA from Asansol (Dakshin). It had reportedly remained inactive for several years before being reactivated through fraudulent means. According to the complaint, the perpetrators changed the registered mobile number and other contact details linked to the account, gaining full control over it. Following the change, approximately Rs 56,39,767 was transferred from Banerjees SBI Kalighat branch account into the reactivated dormant account. The funds were subsequently withdrawn through a series of online transfers, ATM withdrawals, and jewellery purchases. Bank officials detected the irregular transactions and immediately alerted both Banerjee and the police. The cybercrime division of Kolkata Police has initiated an inquiry to trace the flow of funds and identify those responsible for the fraudulent activity. SBI officials have stated that all necessary security and legal procedures are being followed, and efforts are underway to recover the stolen amount. Investigators are also examining how the forged KYC documents passed verification checks and whether any internal lapses contributed to the breach.
Tahsin Ahmed, Son Of Trinamool Leader, Arrested In Bengal Chit Fund Scam
The main accused in the massive chit fund scam in West Bengal's Asansol, Tahsin Ahmed, has been arrested by the Asansol North police station. He was arrested near the Jubilee More area on National Highway on Saturday evening, police sources said.
