Archive · 20 May 2025
Blast in Titagarh Apartment Injures Boy, Prompts Arrests
Imagine a big explosion happened in an apartment building.
It was early in the morning, and it scared everyone.
A young boy got hurt, and some buildings were damaged.
Police think the explosion was caused by bombs hidden in a closed room.
They have arrested some people, including a local politician.
People are now without water because the blast broke the pipes.
Some people say a politician took over the room, but the politician says it's not true and is a trick to make him look bad.
A powerful explosion occurred in a Titagarh apartment building.
An eight-year-old boy was injured in the blast.
Three individuals, including a TMC councillor, were arrested.
Police suspect the blast was caused by bombs.
The blast damaged the building, an adjacent house, and water lines.
- Who
- An eight-year-old boy was injured. Police arrested three people, including a TMC councillor.
- What
- An explosion rocked a Titagarh apartment building.
- When
- Early Monday morning.
- Where
- Titagarh, near Banshbagan crossing.
- Why
- Police suspect the explosion was caused by bombs stored in a flat.
Allegation
Denial
Room Occupation
Allegation
TMC councillor Mohammad Rizuddin forcibly occupied the room.
Denial
Rizuddin denied the allegations, calling it a "politically motivated conspiracy".
- Location
- Titagarh, West Bengal
- Date
- Early Monday morning
- Injured
- 8-year-old boy
- Arrests
- 3 individuals, including a TMC councillor
- Suspected Cause
- Bomb storage
- Damage
- Apartment building, adjacent house, water supply lines