327 arrested in Kolkata after Kali Puja; 890 traffic violation cases registered

Kolkata, Nov 10 (UNI) The Kolkata Police arrested 327 people on November 9 for allegedly violating restrictions on banned fireworks and disrupting public order during a special post-Kali Puja enforcement drive. Of those arrested, 74 were taken into custody for possessing or bursting prohibited fireworks, while 253 were held for disorderly conduct, according to the administration. During the operation, police seized 105.1 kg of banned fireworks and 46.075 litres of illicit alcohol. The traffic department also stepped up surveillance across the city and registered 890 cases for various violations. These included 379 cases involving motorcyclists riding without helmets, 156 involving…