After visiting the SSKM Hospital to meet Jakir Hossain, Mamata Banerjee said, “It was a planned attack on minister Jakir Hossain. It is a conspiracy. Some people were pressuring Jakir Hossain to join them for the last few months. I don’t want to disclose anything more as investigation is on.”
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Denying the allegations of Mamata Banerjee, Bengal BJP chief Dilip Ghosh said, “Jakir could be a victim of infighting in the TMC prior to the upcoming assembly polls. Murshidabad has become a hub for criminals.”
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Dilip Ghosh demanded a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation. Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar also demanded an investigation by the National Investigation Agency.
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The CM said a total of 26 people were injured in the blast. The Bengal government has handed over the probe in the case to the CID.
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Mamata Banerjee announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh for those seriously injured in the explosion and Rs one lakh for people who received minor injuries.
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