Kolkata ( West Bengal In India, on April 1st, ANI reported: Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah On Tuesday concerning the latest explosion West Bengal 's Dhola , calling for prompt action to make sure those responsible encounter the “complete force” of the law.
In his correspondence, Majumdar indicated that there were concerns the blast might have been intentional and occurred at an unauthorized explosives manufacturing site functioning with “political” backing.
"I am writing to express profound concern regarding the recent explosion in Dhola , South 24 Parganas, West Bengal According to local reports, this unfortunate incident supposedly took place at an "unauthorized fireworks plant" and led to more than six deaths. Nonetheless, doubts emerge suggesting it might have been a planned blast at a covert explosives production site functioning with political backing,” stated Majumdar, who serves as the Minister of State for Education.
"The occurrence of this event reflects a troubling pattern: West Bengal has experienced a notable increase in cases involving unauthorized weapons and explosive materials, which poses serious risks to both national security and public safety," the statement read. West Bengal The BJP president encouraged Shah to request the National Investigation Agency (NIA). NIA ) to carry out an extensive inquiry into the explosion.
He highlighted the crucial need for identifying where these explosives came from.
"I urge your distinguished office to commission the National Investigation Agency ( NIA ) to conduct a comprehensive investigation into this explosion. It is crucial to determine the origins of these explosives, hold those responsible accountable, and dismantle any networks involved in illicit arms and bomb production," Majumdar's letter read.
He further stated that West Bengal faces lawlessness and unchecked extremism. "Its residents deserve a secure environment, free from politically shielded criminal threats."
As many as six people died, and several others were injured after an alleged explosion was reported in Patharpratima, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal , the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari said on Tuesday.
"Distressing information comes from Patharpratima, located in the South 24 Parganas district – six individuals have lost their lives and multiple others were wounded following yet another blast at an improvised explosives production facility," Adhikari shared on X earlier today.
The leader of the opposition in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly said that in another incident on February 4, four people lost their lives in Patharpratima.
"Less than two months after an explosion on Feb 7, 2025, took 4 precious lives at Kalyani, another such incident has occurred. This time at Patharpratima, South 24 Parganas district. Bhupatinagar, Egra, Budge Budge, Kalyani -- the list keeps growing. How many more tragedies will take place before serious action is taken? The DGP @WBPolice must answer why the State of West Bengal is sitting on a pile of crude bombs," he added.
The BJP leader further stated that Rs 2 lakhs would be announced for the next of kin of the victims, and a week later, people would move on.
The state police were present at the spot in Patharpratima village in Dhola hat, where an alleged explosion was reported last night. (ANI)
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