New Delhi, 26th April 2026
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Sunday arrested a prime accused in the West Bengal bomb explosion case, in which one person was killed and three others were seriously injured earlier this year.
The accused, Ahidul Islam Molla of Bijoyganj Bazar area in South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, was arrested following detailed examination of his role in the explosion, which took place in March this year at Dakshin Bamunia village. One other accused was arrested earlier in the case by the state police.
NIA investigations have revealed that Ahidul Islam was a co-conspirator in the crime, involving preparation of bombs and destruction of evidence. The bombs had exploded while being prepared as part of the conspiracy, killing one of the accused involved in the crime.
Investigations in the case RC-09/2026/NIA/DLI are continuing.
