Read how Kolkata’s Gulshan Colony became a hotbed of crime, illegal Rohingyas, Bangladeshis and anti-social elements

Read how Kolkata’s Gulshan Colony became a hotbed of crime, illegal Rohingyas, Bangladeshis and anti-social elements

Aditya Dhar’s spy thrillers, Dhurandhar 1 and 2, inspired by the actual gangs of Karachi’s oldest neighbourhood, Lyari, and the story of an Indian agent who infiltrated these syndicates to tear down terror networks in Pakistan, captured the imagination of the Indian audiences. The series turned out to be an unexpected blockbuster as the characters were immortalised on the silver screen. A few weeks later, National Investigation Agency (NIA) team…

The Lyari of Bengal: Inside Kolkata’s Gulshan Colony, the Rising Hotbed of Crime and Illegal Immigration

In the labyrinthine alleys of East Kolkata, nestled between the high-rises of the IT corridor and the sprawling wetlands, lies an area that has increasingly become a “no-go zone” for local law enforcement but a primary target for central agencies. Gulshan Colony, located near the Anandapur and Tiljala belt, is being whispered about in national security circles as the “Lyari of Bengal”—a reference to the notorious, gang-infested district of Karac…

National Investigation Agency (NIA): Gulshan Colony Raid Raises Serious Security Questions in Kolkata

The recent enforcement action involving National Investigation Agency (NIA) in Kolkata’s Gulshan Colony has once again drawn attention to the security challenges emerging in densely packed urban pockets where illegal settlements, document fraud networks, and organised crime can thrive. Reports indicate that the area has come under scrutiny for alleged criminal activity, illegal infiltration concerns, and the presence of anti-social elements. The…