7 killed in crude bomb explosions in West Bengal

Seven people killed in crude bomb explosions during clashes over the control of sand mining in Labhupur area in Birbhum district of Indian state West Bengal on Friday. Several people were also injured during the clashes.

It was said that two groups clashed over controlling the sand mine and soonit led to violence. Police told local news channels that the explosions happened at the time of making the crude bombs. Tension prevailed in the vicinity following the incident.

Bengali news channels reported that students and teachers at a nearby school ran for cover after the bombs exploded.

The Opposition Left and BJP slammed the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) saying it has failed to rein in the goons in the state. They also accused the clashes as the outcome of the TMC`s internal feud. It was said that two leaders of the party from Darbarpur and Meerbandh area clashed over the control of a sand mine.

However, the TMC hit back at the Opposition saying those who caused the problem belonged to their ranks. TMC`s district chief Anubrata Mandal rubbished charges that factional feud in his party led to the violence.

Meanwhile in Kolkata, bombs were hurled on Shitalatala Road in Narkeldanga area and the BJP`s `internal feud` was considered to be the reason behind the incident. A bomb also exploded in front of a BJP leader`s house in the area.

Source: International Business Times