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Three Killed in Explosion While Allegedly Making Crude Bombs in West Bengal

The blast in Murshidabad's Khayartala area caused part of a house to collapse, with police recovering explosive materials from the site.

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Debris at the site following bomb explosion, in Murshidabad, West Bengal.
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Three people were killed on Sunday night in an explosion in Sagarpara (HT Photo)

Overview

  • The explosion occurred on Sunday night in Murshidabad district's Khayartala area, reportedly while crude bombs were being manufactured.
  • Three men, identified as Sakirul Islam, Mamun Sheikh, and Mustakin Sheikh, were killed in the blast; all had prior arrests related to drug offenses.
  • The house where the explosion took place, allegedly owned by one of the deceased, partially collapsed due to the intensity of the blast.
  • Police recovered strings and explosive materials from the site and have launched an investigation into the incident.
  • Locals reported hearing a loud explosion, with some injured individuals reportedly fleeing the scene before authorities arrived.