Noida man held for 'molestation' at Kolkata hotel after Brazil match

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What happened

A man from Noida was arrested for allegedly molesting two women in a Kolkata hotel lobby.

The incident occurred shortly after a football match between Brazil and India.

Police reviewed CCTV footage and identified the accused, Palash Ray, in the hotel.

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  • Reported by Times of India and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 03:11:46 UTC.

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