'No law and order in Bengal': BJP leader after crude bombs recovered in Murshidabad
Kolkata, Nov 10
BJP leader Dilip Ghosh on Monday hit out at the West Bengal government after more than 150 crude bombs were recovered in Murshidabad district, alleging a complete collapse of law and order in the state.
The recovery was made recently during the ongoing Special Revision Operation of the electoral roll. Following the seizure, the police and Border Security Force (BSF) have launched a massive joint search operation across several parts of the district, which lies along the Bangladesh border.
Speaking to IANS, Ghosh said, "Murshidabad is a hub for bombs and guns. These items come from outside and are also sent to Bangladesh from here. There are large factories and big warehouses where guns are stored. The government is supposed to take action, but we have been left unprotected. There is no law and order in the state."
Similar recoveries were reported from Kandi, Shamsherganj, Domkal, and Lalgola -- areas located near the border.
According to the officials, the seized bombs might be linked to ongoing political violence or illegal activities such as cross-border smuggling.
Murshidabad, given its proximity to Bangladesh, has frequently made headlines for similar incidents in the past.
Authorities have intensified security across the district, especially after two people were killed in separate explosions in Domkal last month.
The latest recoveries have reignited the blame game between political parties, highlighting the fragile security situation in the border region.
Slamming the Mamata Banerjee-led state government over rising crime against women, Ghosh said, "Rape and murder are happening in villages now and then. The rape of girls and women has become a trend here, and the government does not want to take any action. No one is being punished. That's why such incidents keep happening continuously."
— IANS
Reader Comments
As someone from Kolkata, I'm deeply concerned about the safety of our state. The government needs to act strongly instead of political blame games. Common people are suffering the most. 😔
While the situation is serious, I wish politicians would focus more on solutions than rhetoric. Both state and central governments need to work together on border security rather than using this for political mileage.
The mention of women's safety issues along with bomb recoveries shows how deep the law and order problem runs. As a woman, this makes me feel very unsafe. Bengal police needs to step up their game.
Border districts like Murshidabad have been problematic for years. The central forces and state police should have permanent joint operations there. This isn't new - we need permanent solutions, not temporary actions.
Good that BSF is involved. Border security is national security. Hope they catch the main people behind these illegal factories. Jai Hind! ðŸ™
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