started · updated
Baruipur: Explosion at Trinamool leader's house sparks bomb allegations
A powerful explosion rocked the Lalpol area of Baruipur, West Bengal, targeting the two-story residence of Trinamool Congress leader Dijen Mondal. The blast, which occurred late Thursday night, caused significant structural damage, including collapsed walls and shattered pillars, with debris reportedly thrown nearly 100 meters from the site.
While no fatalities have been reported, the incident has sparked intense political friction. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has alleged that the explosion was caused by the illegal stockpiling and mishandling of bombs at the residence. However, police have stated that no explosives have been recovered from the scene thus far.
Authorities, including the Baruipur police and fire services, responded to the scene to control the situation. Preliminary investigations by police suggest the blast may have been caused by a gas cylinder explosion. A forensic team has been called in to conduct a detailed investigation to determine the exact cause of the incident.
Entities
Baruipur · Bharatiya Janata Party · Dijen Mondal · Trinamool Congress · West Bengal
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The explosion occurred at the two-story house of Trinamool leader Dijen Mondal in the Lalpol area of Baruipur. najarbandi.in · uttarbangasambad.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The blast destroyed walls and pillars and sent debris approximately 100 meters away. najarbandi.in
- [● 3 SOURCES] Large quantities of illegal bombs were stockpiled at the residence. najarbandi.in · uttarbangasambad.com · bengali.news18.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] No fatalities have been reported following the explosion. uttarbangasambad.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The explosion was likely caused by a gas cylinder bursting. najarbandi.in · uttarbangasambad.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] No explosives have been recovered from the site so far. uttarbangasambad.com