Kolkata Police Museum

A one of its kind attraction, it is very easy to skip the Kolkata Police Museum if you are touring the city in a jaded manner of been-there-done-that. However, if you want to experience something offbeat, then do make a stopover at this museum. The heritage building, where this museum is located, has its own history. It used to be the home of the great social reformer Raja Ram Mohan Roy who sold it to the government before leaving for England in 1829. Today, the museum houses several interesting artifacts. Many of these artifacts such as pistols, guns and rifles go back to the times of the Indian freedom struggle. Marvel at these artifacts as you deepdive into the history of Kolkata police and their operations. The Kolkata Police is one of oldest forces to be set up in the country dating back to 1704. Initially this was named as the Watch and Ward Unit that employed only 68 people.

Apart from write-up and case stories, you get to see actual weapons from some of the most infamous crimes in history. These include the Alipore Bomb case following which Aurobindo Ghosh was arrested and fragments of bomb pertaining to the failed assassination of Lord Hardinge were recovered. Other artifacts include Naxalite manuals, drug samples, a range of tools confiscated from master burglars, police uniforms and badges and much more. So if you want to experience something new and hear stories that can rival any crime fiction—the Kolkata Police Museum is the place to be. Spare some time from your itinerary to experience this unique attraction.