Investigation links suspects across states after social media was used for communication in Howrah and Jharkhand.

The entities involved

• Howrah →

  City in West Bengal, India

  • Kolkata and Howrah, West Bengal, are reporting high cases of dengue fever.Sun 19:08
  • The Election Commission is preparing for elections in both Kolkata and Howrah.Sat 16:27
• Instagram →

  photo and video sharing social network owned by Meta Platforms

  • An activist used Instagram to champion a movement, coinciding with consumers choosing discount retailers like Lidl.11:52
  • Chef Bradley Ray used Instagram to promote a new flavor on October 30, 2026.02:32
• Jharkhand →

  state in eastern India

  • CRPF officials are present in Chhattisgarh as Maoist activity spans across both Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand.14:27
  • Security forces, including CRPF and BSF, were deployed across Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand, with Narendra Modi witnessing a parade.14:27

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