150 crude bombs seized in Bengal’s Murshidabad amid voter list revision, sparks security fears
Kolkata: Barely days after the Election Commission began a special voter list revision in Bihar, a major security scare has gripped West Bengal’s Murshidabad district after the recovery of over 150 crude bombs in just two days. The district, which borders Bangladesh and has a significant Muslim population, has now come under intense surveillance by security agencies.
Police and Border Security Force (BSF) personnel have launched massive joint search operations across several villages in Murshidabad, deploying drone surveillance and bomb disposal squads to locate and defuse remaining explosives. The operations have triggered panic among locals, with several villages now reporting heightened police presence.
Officials confirmed that nine live bombs were recovered from the residence of a madrasa associate in the Khargram area, while similar seizures were made in Kandi, Shamsherganj, Domkal, and Lalgola, all situated close to the international border.
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Authorities suspect that the seized bombs may have been intended for political violence or linked to cross-border smuggling networks, both of which have been persistent concerns in the volatile district.
Murshidabad, known for its sensitive location adjoining Bangladesh, has repeatedly been in the news for illegal arms and explosive seizures. Last month, two persons were killed in a blast in Domkal, prompting intensified patrolling and intelligence monitoring in the area.
A senior police officer said, “We are investigating whether these crude bombs were stored for use during political clashes or for other illegal purposes. The border proximity makes the region extremely vulnerable to such activities.”
The latest development comes at a politically charged time, with the special voter list revision process currently underway across West Bengal. The discovery of explosives during this period has prompted widespread speculation about possible attempts to disrupt the election process or intimidate voters.
Political parties have already begun trading accusations, with opposition leaders alleging administrative failure and ruling party members calling it a conspiracy to malign the state government.
Meanwhile, joint police–BSF teams continue to scan the border belt with drone support to ensure no hidden caches remain. Security has been beefed up across the district, and intelligence inputs suggest that more raids may follow in the coming days.
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