The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a case to investigate the recovery of 79 crude bombs in West Bengal's Bhangar area, following a directive by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
A First Information Report (FIR) has been registered, and the case pertains to the recovery of 79 crude bombs and other incriminating materials by Kolkata police, which were being stored at a spot on April 25, thereby endangering human life and property.
The action came when the Election Commission of India (ECI) instructed the state police to arrest bomb makers, and all such cases will be investigated by the central agency.
The NIA has also arrested a prime accused in the Dakshin Bamunia bomb explosion case, in which one person was killed and three others were seriously injured last month.
The accused, Ahidul Islam Molla, was arrested following a detailed examination of his role in the explosion, and NIA investigations have revealed that he was a co-conspirator in the crime, involving preparation of bombs and destruction of evidence.
The central paramilitary forces have recovered a large number of crude bombs, explosives, weapons, and over 52,000 licensed arms from West Bengal since March 15.
The first phase of the assembly elections in West Bengal was held on April 23, which ended with a record 92.35% turnout, and the second phase will take place on April 29. Votes will be counted on May 4.
