Kolkata, June 25 -- The Kolkata Police on Wednesday categorically refuted viral social media claims and some news reports alleging the arrest of three ISIS-linked terrorists disguised as IT workers from the Kasba area of the city.

In a strongly worded post on X, the city police described the claims as "completely false and malicious," warning that legal action would be taken against those deliberately spreading such rumours.

"A completely false and malicious claim is being circulated on social media, alleging that three ISIS-linked terrorists disguised as IT workers have been arrested from Kasba, Kolkata by the NIA. This is entirely untrue. No such arrest has been made by the NIA or any other law enforcement agency," the Kolkata Police ...