NIA Probes Crude Bombs Discovery Amid West Bengal Polls

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has launched an investigation into the discovery of 79 crude bombs in West Bengal during this election period, according to official reports. This decision comes after a directive from the Union Home Ministry.

Initially registered at the Uttar Kashi police station in the Bhangar division of Kolkata, the case is set to be handled by NIA following a recent order. The Kolkata police found the bombs, highlighting the potential threat to human life and property.

This development followed the Election Commission's call for a police crackdown on illegal bomb manufacturing. The explosives were found at a suspected TMC worker's home in Bhangar, South 24 Parganas district, just before the final phase of assembly elections. Warnings have been issued to police officers to maintain law and order leading up to the polls.

(With inputs from agencies.)