A large cache of 100 live bombs was recovered from the house of Rafikul Islam, a worker of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), in Bhangar, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. This incident, occurring just days before the second phase of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, has intensified political tensions and raised alarms about potential violence during the polls. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari highlighted the recovery in a post on social media, emphasizing the need for safety in the electoral process. In response, the Election Commission has issued strict directives to law enforcement officials, mandating the seizure of all explosives within 24 hours. Kolkata Police Commissioner Ajay Nand stated that measures will be intensified to ensure a violence-free election, including increased police presence and surveillance in vulnerable areas. Following a 93% voter turnout in the first phase, authorities are under pressure to maintain security and order for the upcoming polling on April 29.