More than 600 people were arrested between Tuesday and Wednesday for “disorderly conduct” from different parts of Calcutta during Holi celebrations. While 330 were arrested on Tuesday, the figure on Wednesday stood at 277, police said. Over 390 police posts were set up, with officers down from the rank of joint commissioner out on the roads. On Wednesday, police contingents were also posted in certain parts of the city, where Holi was celebrated. “The police stations have been instructed to stay alert even after the celebrations are over,” he said.

Source: The Telegraph March 05, 2026 04:26 UTC