At least three individuals lost their lives, and several others were injured in an explosion while allegedly making illegal crude bombs in Murshidabad district, West Bengal. The incident occurred late on Sunday night in Khoyertala village, located under the Sagarpara gram panchayat.
Victims Identified
The victims of the blast have been identified as Sakirul Sarkar (32), Mamon Mollah (30), and Mustakin Sheikh (28). The injured persons reportedly fled the scene, and authorities are yet to ascertain their identities.
According to a police officer, the explosion took place at Mamon Mollah's residence, where the crude bombs were being manufactured. The force of the blast destroyed the roof of the house. A police investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of the explosion.
Previous Smuggling Involvement
Initial investigations revealed that the deceased were recently linked to the illegal smuggling of phensedyl, a narcotic substance. This discovery has raised concerns regarding their involvement in illicit activities beyond bomb-making.
Efforts to Save the Injured
Locals attempted to transport Mamon Mollah and Sakirul Sarkar to the Murshidabad Medical College and Hospital, but both succumbed to their injuries during the journey. A large police team has been deployed in the area to maintain order, and the bomb squad is currently examining the site of the explosion to gather more evidence. In a separate incident, four individuals were killed and five others injured in a blast that caused three houses to collapse in Madhya Pradesh’s Morena district late last month.
With inputs from agencies
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