West Bengal: Bomb-making materials recovered in South 24 Parganas

West Bengal Police recovered bomb-making materials in 24 Parganas’ Bhangar on Friday following the latest violence throughout nominations for Panchayat elections.

A complete of seven luggage crammed with husk-like materials have been recovered. Moreover, a division bench of Calcutta High Court, led by Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam, on Thursday directed the election fee in West Bengal to request the deployment of central paramilitary forces in all districts of the state throughout the subsequent 48 hours, forward of the upcoming panchayat elections within the state.

The last day of submitting nominations witnessed continued clashes throughout varied elements of the state, together with an outbreak of violence on the Block Development Office in Birbhum’s Ahmadpur, the place crude bombs have been reportedly thrown.

However, as per the officers, no casualties have been reported within the incident. As per the visuals, crude bombs have additionally been hurled within the space. Police have detained a couple of folks concerned within the conflict.

In an effort to keep up order, heavy safety deployment has been made within the South 24 Parganas district. Tension and unease prevailed in a number of areas, significantly the Bhangar block, the place clashes between supporters of the ruling TMC and Naushad Siddiqui-led Indian Secular Front (ISF) over the previous two days.

The two units of supporters have been seen on the roads, wielding sticks, because the police struggled to keep up legislation and order. Some police personnel, together with the SDPO, sustained accidents throughout the clashes.

Canning sub-divisional police officer Dibakar Das mentioned, “There was a clash between two groups. The mob attacked the police as well. I also got hurt on my hand during that time. Some policemen got minor injuries. 2 people were injured. We have arrested 17-18 people. The incident is being investigated.”

The Panchayat elections in West Bengal might be held in a single section on July 8, with the counting of votes scheduled for July 11.