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Crime
SIT arrests second accused in UNESCO‑tagged fake Durga Puja pass scam
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 11:18 AM
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The Special Investigation Team in West Bengal has arrested the second accused in a scam involving fake Durga Puja passes that had been flagged by UNESCO. The arrest follows the earlier detention of the first suspect.
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) in West Bengal has taken custody of the second accused in a fraud case centred on fake passes for the annual Durga Puja celebrations. The scam involved the distribution of counterfeit permits that were purportedly linked to a UNESCO‑tagged cultural event.
The first suspect was apprehended earlier, and the new arrest is part of a broader probe into the illegal issuance of these passes. Authorities say the fake documents were used to gain entry to restricted areas during the festival.
SIT officials have indicated that the investigation will continue to uncover the full extent of the network behind the scam. The case underscores the vigilance of law‑enforcement agencies in curbing fraudulent activities around major cultural events.
The first suspect was apprehended earlier, and the new arrest is part of a broader probe into the illegal issuance of these passes. Authorities say the fake documents were used to gain entry to restricted areas during the festival.
SIT officials have indicated that the investigation will continue to uncover the full extent of the network behind the scam. The case underscores the vigilance of law‑enforcement agencies in curbing fraudulent activities around major cultural events.