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A crude bomb explosion in Patharpratima has claimed six lives, with BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari blaming the Mamata Banerjee government for negligence. This comes just two months after a similar blast killed four in Kalyani. Adhikari announced Rs 2 lakh compensation but criticized the lack of accountability in West Bengal. Police are investigating as locals demand action against illegal bomb-making units.

Key Points: 6 Killed in West Bengal Crude Bomb Explosion at Patharpratima

  • 6 dead in crude bomb blast at Patharpratima
  • Adhikari links incident to earlier Kalyani explosion
  • Rs 2 lakh compensation announced for victims' kin
  • WB police under scrutiny for repeated blasts
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6 killed after explosion reported in West Bengal's Patharpratima

BJP's Suvendu Adhikari blames Mamata Banerjee after 6 die in crude bomb blast in South 24 Parganas.

"Absolutely no accountability for such incidents in WB. The inefficient Police Minister Mamata Banerjee is to be blamed. – Suvendu Adhikari"

South 24 Parganas, April 1

As many as six people died and several others were injured after an alleged explosion was reported in Patharpratima in the South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari said on Tuesday.

"Devastating news from Patharpratima; South 24 Parganas district - 6 people have died and several are injured after another explosion in a Crude Bomb manufacturing unit," Adikhari posted on X.

The leader of the opposition in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly said that in another incident on February 4, four people lost their lives in Patharpratima.

"Less than two months after an explosion on Feb 7, 2025, had taken 4 precious lives at Kalyani, another such incident have happened. This time at Patharpratima, South 24 Parganas district. Bhupatinagar, Egra, Budge Budge, Kalyani, the list grows long. How many more tragedies will take place before serious action is taken? The DGP @WBPolice must answer why the State of West Bengal is sitting on a pile of crude bombs?" he added.

The leader further said that Rs 2 lakhs would be announced for the next of kin of the victims, and a week later, people would move on.

"Tomorrow, most probably Rs. 2 lakhs will be announced for the next of kin of the victims and a week later, people will move on to the next news, forgetting this incident, till the next tragedy takes place. Absolutely no accountability for such incidents in WB. The inefficient Police Minister Mamata Banerjee is to be blamed for allowing this to happen," Adhikari said.

Meanwhile, the state police was present at the spot in Patharpratima village in Dholahat, where an alleged explosion was reported last night.

Further details are awaited.

- ANI

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Priya K.
This is heartbreaking 💔 When will these illegal bomb factories be stopped? My prayers are with the victims' families. The government needs to take stronger action before more lives are lost.
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Rahul S.
While the tragedy is undeniable, I wish politicians wouldn't use these incidents to score political points. Focus should be on solutions, not blame games.
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Ananya M.
Another day, another explosion in Bengal. When will this stop? The authorities need to crack down hard on these illegal operations. So many lives lost unnecessarily 😢
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Sourav D.
The pattern is alarming - Budge Budge, Egra, now Patharpratima. Compensation isn't enough, we need preventive measures. Who's supplying these materials? That's what investigations should focus on.
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Meena P.
As a resident of South 24 Parganas, this terrifies me. These explosions are happening too close to residential areas. When will our safety be prioritized?
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Debashish R.
The comment about people moving on to the next news is sadly accurate. We need sustained attention on these issues until real solutions are implemented.

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