An artist gives a finishing touch to a goddess Kali idol ahead of the Kali Puja, in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Credit: PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra
Kolkata, Nov 6 (PTI) West Bengal Police arrested two journalists of a vernacular news portal after a video, allegedly shot by the two showing vandalism at a Kali Puja pandal in North 24 Parganas district, was posted on their channel, an officer said on Wednesday.
Police lodged a suo moto case in this connection and arrested the duo following a search operation at the portal's office in Kaikhali area on Tuesday afternoon, he said.
"The matter is under investigation. The video shot by the duo could trigger a law and order problem. We will produce them in the court this afternoon," the police officer told PTI.
He said a computer and a few other items were seized during Tuesday's raid.
The video showed vandalism during the recent Kali Puja celebrations at Dakshindari area under Bidhannagar City Police.