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Three dead in explosion at TMC leader's residence in West Bengal's Purba Medinipur district

The roof of Rajkumar Manna's house was blown off in the huge explosion. While the death toll is yet to be officially confirmed. The police have sealed off the explosion site. More details of the incident are awaited.

Two feared dead in explosion at TMC leader's residence in West Bengal's Purba Medinipur district AJR
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First Published Dec 3, 2022, 10:44 AM IST

In a recent development, an explosion was reported at the house of a Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader in Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal during the early hours of Saturday (December 3). 

According to reports, as many as three people including the TMC leader identified as Rajkumar Manna are feared to have died in the incident, while two others suffered injuries.

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According to reports, the incident took place in Bhagabanpur region of Purba Medinipur. The nature of the incident is yet to be ascertained. However, the chance of the house being attacked by an explosive has not been ruled out.

It is also suspected that the blast was caused after a crude bomb stored in the house went off accidentally.

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The roof of Rajkumar Manna's house was blown off in the huge explosion. While the death toll is yet to be officially confirmed. The police have sealed off the explosion site. More details of the incident are awaited.

Meanwhile, the BJP slammed the TMC and alleged that country-made bombs were being prepared at the Trinamool leader's home. Reacting to this, BJP national vice president Dilip Ghosh said that "only bomb-making industry is flourishing in the state".

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Senior CPI (M) leader Sujan Chakraborty questioned why was Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee silent on such incidents and demanded a statement from her.

TMC state general secretary Kunal Ghosh said it is very easy for the opposition to blame the ruling party in West Bengal without any evidence.

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