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NIA takes over West Bengal crude bomb case and probes terror links after 79 explosives recovered
Politics
Published on 27 April 2026
What triggered the NIA probe into alleged terror motives
The NIA has taken over a West Bengal case involving the recovery of 79 crude bombs, with the probe now focusing on a possible terror angle. The Ministry of Home Affairs directed the agency after concerns about illegal storage of explosives that could endanger public safety and impact national security.
- NIA assumes control of the West Bengal crude bomb recovery case
- Investigation begins with a terror angle after MHA direction
- 79 crude bombs were recovered amid concerns over illegal storage
- Officials say the explosives could threaten public safety and security
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