Archive · 1 Oct 2025
Shootout and Bomb Blast Near Ex-BJP MP's Home
Two groups clashed with bombs and guns near the home of ex-BJP MP Arjun Singh in West Bengal.
The fight, which started after midnight, may be about who controls a local festival.
Singh said he was watching TV when it began.
The police arrived, along with the Rapid Action Force, to stop the fighting.
Singh's nephew's car was damaged in the chaos.
No arrests have been made, and police are still present to keep the peace.
Shootouts and bomb blasts occurred near the residence of ex-BJP MP Arjun Singh.
The incident reportedly began shortly after midnight.
The clashes involved two rival groups.
The conflict is allegedly related to control of a local Durga Puja committee.
Police and RAF eventually intervened to bring the situation under control.
- Who
- Two rival groups, Arjun Singh, Police
- What
- Shootouts and bomb blasts
- When
- Shortly after midnight
- Where
- Jagatdal, West Bengal, near Arjun Singh's residence
- Why
- Dispute over control of a local Durga Puja committee
Arjun Singh's Account
Police Response (Implied)
Incident Severity
Arjun Singh's Account
Major clashes with potential for casualties and deaths
Police Response (Implied)
No official statement from the Barrackpore Police Commiserate available at the time of reporting.
- Incident Location
- Jagatdal, West Bengal
- Incident Type
- Shootouts and Bomb blasts
- Target
- Residence of former BJP MP Arjun Singh
- Reported By
- Arjun Singh
- Alleged Cause
- Dispute over a local Durga Puja committee
- Vehicle Damage
- Vehicle of Sanjay Singh (Arjun Singh's nephew) was damaged
- Police Response
- Police and RAF arrived and brought the situation under control
- Arrests
- None
Sources
West Bengal: BJP’s Arjun Singh alleges shots fired, crude bombs hurled outside his house
BJP's Arjun Singh alleges bombs, gunfire outside home; police, TMC deny charges - Telegraph India
Tension in Bengal's Jagatdal after bomb blast, shootout in front of ex-BJP MP's residence
