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Crime
Preacher Kali Sarkar Detained Over Decades‑Old Criminal Cases
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 10:18 AM
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Preacher Kali Sarkar has been taken into custody by authorities in connection with criminal cases that date back several decades.
Preacher Kali Sarkar has been detained by law‑enforcement officials in connection with criminal cases that trace back several decades. The cases, which have been pending for years, involve allegations that have prompted a renewed investigation. While details of the charges remain undisclosed, authorities have confirmed that Sarkar is being held in custody pending further legal proceedings. The detention marks a significant development in the long‑standing legal scrutiny surrounding the preacher.