Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Two Arrested in Rajarhat House Blast Case
There was a big boom in a house in Kolkata on Friday night.
One person got hurt.
The police caught two people: one who rented the house with a fake name and the helper who found the house.
The house owner and a young person are also being questioned.
The police found more bombs at the place.
A special team is investigating to find out why the explosion happened.
A local leader visited the area and told people not to worry, saying they want education, not violence.
Two arrests made in connection with the Rajarhat house explosion: Mohammad Shamim and Shahenshah.
Explosion occurred late Friday night in Supari Bagan, Rajarhat, injuring one person.
Police recovered two more bombs at the scene; NIA and forensic experts are investigating.
BJP MLA Piyush Kanodia visited the area, assured residents, and condemned terrorism.
House owner Zulfiqar Ali and a minor detained for questioning; search ongoing for another suspect.
- Who
- Mohammad Shamim (main accused), Shahenshah (broker), Zulfiqar Ali (house owner), Piyush Kanodia (BJP MLA)
- What
- House explosion and subsequent arrests
- When
- Friday night, with arrests on Saturday and Sunday
- Where
- Supari Bagan, Dakshin Narayanpur, Rajarhat, Kolkata
- Why
- Investigation ongoing to determine the cause and source of the explosion
Political Assurance
Investigative Findings
Community Response
Political Assurance
BJP MLA Piyush Kanodia visited the scene, assured residents of help, and condemned terrorism, emphasizing education over violence.
Investigative Findings
Police arrested two individuals, including a broker and the main accused, and are investigating the explosion's cause and source.
- Location
- Supari Bagan, Dakshin Narayanpur, Rajarhat, Kolkata
- Date of Incident
- Friday night
- Number of Arrests
- 2
- Injuries
- 1
- Agencies Involved
- NIA, Bomb Squad, Forensic Experts