Police Find 100 Crude Bombs at TMC Worker's House in Bhangar Ahead of West Bengal Polls
Recovery made days before second phase of assembly elections; Election Commission issues stern warning to police officials
En resumen
- Police recovered approximately 100 crude bombs from the residence of Rafikul Islam, an alleged TMC worker, in Bhangar, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal.
- The discovery was made days before the second phase of assembly elections.
- The Election Commission issued stern warnings to police officials, stating that officers would face action if explosives or threatening tactics were found in their jurisdictions.
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Por qué importa
This incident occurred during the 2021 West Bengal assembly elections, a politically significant state in India. The discovery of explosives at a political worker's residence raised concerns about electoral violence and malpractice during the voting process.
Kolkata: Police on Sunday recovered around 100 crude bombs from the house of a person, allegedly a TMC worker, at Bhangar in South 24 Parganas district, days ahead of the second phase of the assembly polls in West Bengal, an official said.
The explosives were recovered during a search at the residence of Rafikul Islam following specific inputs, he said.
"A stern message has been issued to the Commissioner of Police, Kolkata, all DCPs, SPs and officers up to the rank of OC and IC that if any such explosive is found or threatening tactics are used by any person in their jurisdiction, the concerned officer will face action," the Election Commission official told PTI.
Surveillance and area domination would be intensified in vulnerable pockets to ensure that voters can exercise their franchise without fear, he added.
The first phase of elections to the 294-member West Bengal assembly was held on April 23, while the second phase will take place on April 29. Votes will be counted on May 4.
Preguntas abiertas
- What was the intended use of the crude bombs?
- Were there any connections to other individuals or groups?
- What specific action was taken against the TMC worker?