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Kolkata: At least 162 people were arrested by police from different parts of Kolkata for disorderly conduct and other offences during the six-day Durga puja festival from October 2 to October 7. Raids were conducted by different departments of Kolkata Police in the city and adjoining areas as part of the drive, said police. The Anti Burglary Squad arrested two persons and recovered four mobile phones," said Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime) Murlidhar Sharma. According to Sharma, their special initiative "Bandhu" was quite successful and helped many missing persons in reuniting with their family members. "More or less puja was very successful and went smoothly… Our efforts paid off, Puja days were peaceful and everything was managed swiftly," the Joint CP added..