Archive · 14 Sep 2025
Decorator flees, leaving five Durga Puja clubs in disarray
A decorator in Malda took money from five Durga Puja clubs to build their pandals but disappeared.
The decorator, Sudipta Pal, was supposed to build the structures, but he left after taking over ₹20 lakh.
The clubs paid him in advance, and now they are in a difficult situation.
Police are investigating the case.
The clubs are now working to complete the pandals on time.
Five Durga Puja clubs in Malda filed police complaints against a decorator.
The decorator, Sudipta Pal, allegedly fled after receiving advance payments.
The clubs collectively paid Pal over ₹20 lakh.
The construction work was not progressing, and laborers weren't paid.
Police are trying to track down the accused decorator.
- Who
- Sudipta Pal, a decorator; five Durga Puja clubs
- What
- The decorator fled after receiving advance payments for pandal construction.
- When
- Recent, prior to Durga Puja
- Where
- Malda, India
- Why
- Unclear, but appears to be related to financial gain.
- Event
- Durga Puja
- Location
- Malda, India
- Decorator's Name
- Sudipta Pal
- Amount Paid
- Over ₹20 lakh
- Clubs Affected
- 5
- Police Involvement
- Yes