Two men were injured in an explosion while assembling a crude bomb at home in Kamarhati city, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal on Wednesday, August 10, 2023.
The incident took place in ward no. 7 of Kamarhati city around 10:00 PM. The two men, identified as Akash Das (22) and Suraj Mondal (20), were allegedly assembling the bomb when it exploded. They were both seriously injured in the blast and were rushed to a nearby hospital. Their condition is under control and they are expected to make a full recovery.
The police have launched an investigation into the incident and are trying to determine the exact cause of the explosion. They have also recovered the crude bomb that was being assembled at the time of the blast.
This is not the first time that such an incident has taken place in West Bengal. In recent years, there have been a number of explosions involving crude bombs, often in the context of political violence. This latest incident is a reminder of the dangers posed by these homemade explosives and the need for law enforcement to take action to prevent their use.
The police have appealed to the public to not assemble or handle crude bombs, as they are extremely dangerous and can cause serious injuries or death. They have also urged anyone with information about the incident to come forward and help the police with their investigation.
