BJP functionaries alleged ISF supporters carried out the attack around 9:45 pm after deliberately disconnecting electricity to prevent BJP from conducting political activities.
BJP functionaries alleged ISF supporters carried out the attack around 9:45 pm after deliberately disconnecting electricity to prevent BJP from conducting political activities. “ISF had been trying to attack BJP workers since May 4 after assembly election results. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kolkata | Silver Rate in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata | Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Petrol Price in Kolkata | Diesel Price in Kolkata | CNG Price in Kolkata | LPG Price in Kolkata Stay updated with the latest Kolkata news.
They had stockpiled bombs and firearms,” said BJP functionary Ram Ghoshal. “None of our supporters was involved in the alleged bombing,” a local ISF representative said. A large police contingent, including RAF, was deployed in the area and one accused, Amirul Ali Mollah, was arrested. Police recovered crude bombs from his house. ISF denied the allegations. Police are investigating whether prior enmity triggered the clash. Download the TOI App.
Kolkata: At least eight BJP supporters were injured — five critically — after bombs were allegedly hurled at them by ISF workers following a sudden power cut at Shalipur in North 24-Parganas on Wednesday night. The injured are undergoing treatment at Haroa State General Hospital.