Archive · 25 Jan 2026
West Bengal Police Deny Stopping Saraswati Puja
Some people said the police stopped a religious event called Saraswati Puja at a school in West Bengal.
The police said this is not true and asked people not to share false information.
They also said they will take action against those who spread wrong news.
The police want everyone to get their information from reliable sources to keep peace in the community.
West Bengal Police denied allegations of stopping Saraswati Puja at a school in Barasat.
Police stated that no directive was issued to prohibit any religious observance.
Misinformation was circulating on social media, potentially disturbing social harmony.
Police urged citizens to rely on authentic sources and report misleading posts.
Legal action will be taken against those spreading misinformation.
- Who
- West Bengal Police, local residents, students
- What
- Allegations of police preventing Saraswati Puja, police clarification
- When
- Clarification issued on Saturday
- Where
- Barasat, North 24-Parganas district, West Bengal
- Why
- To refute misinformation and maintain social harmony
- Location
- Barasat, North 24-Parganas district, West Bengal
- Event
- Saraswati Puja
- Institution
- Moinagadi Free Primary School
- Allegation
- Police prevented Saraswati Puja
- Police Response
- Denied allegations, urged reliance on credible sources
- Potential Action
- Legal action against misinformation spreaders