Ex-TMC MLA Saokat Molla Arrested in NIA Crackdown on Pre-Poll Bhangar Blast Case
The agency searched eight sites and arrested the SUV driver as it widened its probe into a March blast that killed one and injured three.
- On Friday, the National Investigation Agency arrested former All India Trinamool Congress MLA Saokat Molla in connection with the Bhangar bomb blast case, marking the fourth arrest in the investigation.
- The investigation stems from a March 19 crude bomb explosion in Dakshin Bamunia village, Bhangar, which killed one person and critically injured three others. Authorities suspect the site functioned as an illegal bomb-making facility.
- Investigators previously conducted searches at eight locations, including the former MLA's residence, to trace him. On Thursday, the agency arrested Sainur Molla, the driver of the vehicle allegedly used to transport bomb makers.
- The agency declared Molla absconding Friday before taking him into custody amid concerns he might flee the country. Officials expect to produce the former legislator before a court on Saturday.
- Molla's relatives dispute the fugitive narrative, claiming he approached officials voluntarily rather than evading authorities. The politically sensitive investigation continues as teams examine the alleged network behind crude explosive manufacturing.
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NIA Arrests Former TMC MLA Saokat Molla In Bhangar Blast Probe: What Is The Case About?
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday night arrested former Trinamool Congress (TMC) legislator Saokat Molla in connection with the Bhangar bomb blast case that left one person dead and three others seriously injured earlier this year. The arrest came just hours after the federal anti-terror agency declared Molla “absconding” and circulated his details to border authorities amid concerns that he could attempt to leave the country. Mo…
Former TMC MLA Saokat Molla arrested in Bhangar blast case: What this is all about?
Other than, former TMC MLA Saokat Molla, the NIA has arrested three people in connection with the Bhangar bomb blast case, which happened on March 19 this year. The incident left one person dead, while three others were severely injured.
NIA Arrests Ex-Trinamool MLA Saokat Molla In Bhangar Blast Case
One person was killed, and three others were critically injured in the crude bomb explosion at Dakshin Bamunia village in South 24 Parganas district on March 19, while bombs were allegedly being made there.
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