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TMC Councillor Arrested After Bomb Blast in Disputed Titagarh Flat

Md Riyazuddin and two associates were detained following an explosion in a flat linked to him, sparking investigations into property disputes and potential terror links.

The debris landed on a nearby shanty damaging its tin roof, and cracks developed on the walls of the adjacent flats. (Representational image)
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Overview

  • A powerful bomb explosion occurred on May 19, 2025, in a fifth-floor flat in Titagarh, causing significant property damage but no injuries.
  • TMC councillor Md Riyazuddin and two associates were arrested by Barrackpore police in connection with the incident.
  • The flat's ownership is contested, with real estate promoter Anil Gupta alleging the councillor occupied it without payment, a claim Riyazuddin denies.
  • BJP leader Arjun Singh has called for Army intelligence involvement, alleging potential links between Riyazuddin and Bangladesh-based terror group JMB.
  • The incident has reignited concerns over regional security, recalling similar crude bomb explosions in Titagarh in 2022 that injured civilians and created public panic.