Kolkata's Sonagachi area controversy: Durga idol not from brothel soil

In a recent turn of events in Kolkata, a controversy has erupted over claims that soil used for crafting a Durga idol came from a brothel. Authorities and activists have been engaged in heated discussions about the origins of the soil used for the idol.

The Durga idol, created for the Durga Puja festival, has been at the center of controversy after allegations surfaced linking the soil to Sonagachi, Kolkata’s infamous red-light district. The claims were further fueled by the tragic rape and murder of a sex worker, which occurred in the same area.

In response to these claims, local authorities have conducted investigations and found no evidence that the soil used in the Durga idol was from a brothel. The Kolkata Police clarified that they did not find any connection between the idol’s soil and the red-light district.

"The accusations are baseless and do not reflect the true origins of the soil used for the Durga idol," said a spokesperson from the Kolkata Police. They further assured that their investigation did not uncover any link to the Sonagachi area.

As the Durga Puja celebrations continue, the controversy over the idol’s soil underscores the tension and sensitivity surrounding issues in Kolkata’s red-light district.