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West Bengal Minister Supports NIA Investigation into Ex-TMC MLA Saokat Molla
WB minister Tapas Roy backs NIA probe against ex-TMC MLA Saokat Molla
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West Bengal Minister Tapas Roy endorsed the National Investigation Agency's (NIA) investigation into former Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Saokat Molla, emphasizing the necessity for cooperation in ongoing inquiries. The NIA is probing a bomb blast case linked to Molla, which resulted in one fatality prior to the state assembly elections.
- 01Tapas Roy stated that anyone involved in a case must cooperate with the NIA's investigation.
- 02The NIA conducted searches at Saokat Molla's residence in South Bamunia, South 24 Parganas district.
- 03The investigation is related to a bomb blast that occurred shortly before the West Bengal Assembly elections, resulting in one death.
- 04The NIA has arrested several individuals, including TMC leader Wahidul Islam, in connection with the bomb blast case.
- 05The agency also took over a separate case involving the recovery of 79 crude bombs in West Bengal, indicating a potential terror angle.
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West Bengal Minister Tapas Roy expressed his support for the National Investigation Agency's (NIA) ongoing investigation into former Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Saokat Molla. Roy emphasized that any individual linked to a case must comply with the investigation and appear if summoned. The NIA's actions are part of a broader probe into a bomb blast that occurred shortly before the West Bengal Assembly elections, which resulted in one fatality. On Thursday, NIA officials conducted searches at Molla's residence in the South Bamunia area of Bhangar, South 24 Parganas district. This investigation has already led to the arrest of several individuals, including TMC leader Wahidul Islam. Additionally, the NIA has taken over a separate case related to the recovery of 79 crude bombs, indicating a potential terror threat, after receiving an order from the Ministry of Home Affairs. The bombs were discovered by Kolkata police and were reportedly stored in a location that posed a risk to public safety.
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The investigation could lead to increased scrutiny of political figures in West Bengal and address public safety concerns regarding bomb threats.
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