Four years after IIT Kharagpur student Faizan Ahmed's death, no arrests have been reported despite a court-ordered SIT investigation. Two autopsies changed the course of the case, but his mother, Rehana Ahmed, continues to fight for justice and accountability.
At a civil rights convention in Kolkata, Prashant Bhushan, Justice Abhay Mahadev Thipsay and Apoorvanand raised concerns over voter exclusion, restrictions on peaceful protest and threats to civil liberties. APCR also launched a legal-aid helpline and a voter name-restoration initiative in West Bengal.
Months after Abdul Rahim was allegedly detained in Uttar Dinajpur, his family heard his voice from Bangladesh. Two phone calls brought relief that he was alive, but also raised a frightening question: how did a man taken into custody in Bengal cross the border?
Two men were killed and three critically injured after a mob allegedly attacked five travellers in Siliguri over suspected cattle theft. Police arrested the three survivors and seven others in connection with the violence, while questions remain over what triggered the attack.
A Murshidabad family says four members, including a 16-year-old, were detained as alleged Bangladeshis despite two reportedly voting in 2026 and Dablu Saikh’s name surviving SIR. MASUM has questioned the nationality verification process and sought an independent probe into their alleged pushback.
Three years after IIT Kharagpur student Faizan Ahmed was found dead, his murder case remains unresolved. Initially declared a suicide, a second postmortem confirmed homicide, yet the SIT has named no accused. On Olive Talks by eNewsroom Podcast, his mother Rehana Ahmed shares her grief and relentless fight for justice
Kolkata has once again topped the NCRB report as India’s safest city, recording the lowest crime rate among metros. The city also saw a decline in crimes against women. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee praised the achievement, highlighting Kolkata’s efficient policing and Bengal’s improved law and order situation.
Behala Friends’ Nabanna Pandal in Kolkata connects the 1943 Bengal famine with the 2025 Gaza genocide. Through art, poetry, and music, the installation portrays war, hunger, and survival, reflecting human suffering and resilience. Visitors experience a powerful blend of history and contemporary crises, evoking hope amid tragedy
Samajsebi Sangha’s Pather Panchali puja revisits 1946 Kolkata, highlighting how Bengalis resisted communal riots and upheld unity. Against the distortions of Bengal Files, the pandal celebrates secularism, communal harmony, and humanity, honouring historical figures like Leela Ray while reminding visitors of Bengal’s enduring tradition of solidarity and resistance
Two years after IITian Faizan Ahmed’s death, the Calcutta High Court resumed hearings. The Mamata Banerjee government seeks a medical board to review the autopsies, despite the second postmortem confirming homicide and SIT probe underway. Faizan’s mother strongly opposes, accusing the state of siding with perpetrators instead of victims