West Bengal News: At least three people died in suspected bomb explosions Monday morning in the Khayartala area under the Sagarpara police station in Murshidabad district, West Bengal, according to local TV reports. The house where the bombs were reportedly made collapsed in the blast.
West Bengal Police have arrived at the scene and are investigating the incident. Early reports indicate that blasts involved country-made bombs.
The victims, Mamun Molla and Sakirul Sarkar, residents of Khairatala, and Mustakin Sheikh from Mahtab Colony, were allegedly involved in making bombs inside the house when the explosion occurred. Another deceased person has been identified as Mustaqin Sheikh.
Reportedly, the family members of the victims have, however, denied their involvement in bomb-making. They have alleged that Mamun Molla, Sakirul Sarkar and Mustaqin Sheikh were killed after bombs were hurled at the house.
The police suspect that the ingredients used for making the bombs are still inside the house.
Thick layers of white fumes engulfed the house after the bombs exploded on Sunday night, causing the residents nearby to alert the police immediately. The bomb squad and the police are currently investigating the blast.
Several local political leaders condemned the incident, calling for stronger measures to prevent illegal activities in residential areas. "The government must take action to ensure that such incidents do not happen again. This is a serious failure in maintaining law and order," stated a local politician, according to local media reports.
At the same time, residents expressed growing concerns about their safety, urging authorities to act swiftly to deliver justice and prevent further tragedies, reported local media.
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