Kolkata Blast Injures Ragpicker, BJP Demands NIA Probe
A 58-year-old ragpicker was injured in an explosion in central Kolkata, prompting calls for a detailed investigation by the National Investigation Agency.
- The explosion occurred at the intersection of Blochmann Street and SN Banerjee Road at around 1:45 PM.
- The injured ragpicker, identified as Bapi Das, was taken to NRS Medical College and Hospital but succumbed to his injuries.
- The area was secured by the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad, who cleared a suspicious gunny bag and reopened the area for traffic.
- West Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, urging a thorough investigation by a central agency.
- The incident follows recent tensions in the city, including protests over the alleged rape and murder of a trainee medic at RG Kar Medical College.
Hindustan Times 
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