Tension gripped Bolpur in West Bengal’s Birbhum as police raided a prominent TMC leader’s hotel, discovering crude bombs in what appears to be a major bust. The incident, confirmed Sunday, raises alarming questions about extremism in political strongholds.
Babu Das, spouse of Ward No. 1 councillor Sangita Das, owns the suspect property adjacent to the local railway station. A massive police force, under SDPO Ricky Agarwal, executed the search after receiving precise intelligence on bomb fabrication.
Seven suspects are in custody, with explosives recovered from the premises. Das himself evaded capture, prompting police to expand their search. ‘The site was fully secured; we’ve filed charges and are probing deeper connections,’ a top officer affirmed.
The hotel’s chequered history includes accusations of running a prostitution ring, painting a picture of systemic vice. TMC’s silence so far fuels speculation of internal damage control.
BJP’s Jagannath Chattopadhyay lambasted the development: ‘Locals report this as a TMC outpost for shakedowns.’ Birbhum, notorious for poll-related violence, now faces renewed scrutiny.
This case exemplifies the nexus between politics and crime, urging stronger oversight. As interrogations continue, authorities aim to unravel the full network, ensuring justice prevails in this sensitive district.