NIA searches former TMC MLA Saukat Mollah's house in Bengal in Bhangar blast case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted searches at the residence of former TMC MLA Saukat Mollah regarding a fatal bomb blast in West Bengal. The investigation follows a series of arrests related to the incident in Bhangar.
Why it matters
This investigation highlights ongoing political violence and security concerns in West Bengal, involving high-profile political figures.
The National Investigation Agency on Thursday (June 4, 2026) searched the residence of former TMC MLA Saukat Mollah in South 24 Parganas district in connection with its probe into a bomb blast in Bhangar ahead of the recently concluded West Bengal Assembly elections, officials said.
The article reports on official agency actions and provides context on the investigation without taking a political stance.
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