Kolkata Police ASI Arrested for Alleged Sexual Harassment at Durga Puja Pandal
A 50-year-old Assistant Sub-Inspector of the Kolkata Armed Police, Kabirul Islam (also known as Kabirul Hasan Mondal), was arrested for allegedly sexually harassing a 21-year-old woman volunteer at the Suruchi Sangha Durga Puja pandal in New Alipore, Kolkata. The incident reportedly occurred between 11 pm and 11:30 pm on October 17 near the pandal's exit gate. A video of the alleged harassment went viral on social media, prompting the woman to file a formal complaint. A case was registered under Section 75(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and legal proceedings are ongoing.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is negative (25/100). Lens Score 59/100.
Outlets measured: opindia, indiatoday. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (25–25/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indiatoday broke this story on 19 Oct, 09:24 am. Other outlets followed.