NIA Arrests Former TMC MLA Saokat Molla As Key Conspirator In West Bengal's Bhangar Bomb Blast Case | Video
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New Delhi: Former Trinamool Congress MLA Saokat Molla, who was arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), has been identified as the key conspirator in the Bhangar bomb blast case in West Bengal, officials stated.
The NIA has arrested absconding former MLA Molla, the probe agency said in a statement on Saturday.
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South 24 Parganas, West Bengal: NIA arrests absconding former TMC MLA Saokat Molla from South 24 Parganas. pic.twitter.com/CbfU9sLBtw
— IANS (@ians_india) June 5, 2026
South 24 Parganas, West Bengal: Following an NIA raid at the residence of TMC MLA Saokat Molla, his wife Sayer Banu Molla says, "...My son called me. I was not at home at the time..." pic.twitter.com/33mDoCE7WX
— IANS (@ians_india) June 4, 2026
Molla, who had been on the run, was captured in the South 24 Parganas district after the NIA conducted extensive searches as part of its investigation.
The blast occurred on March 19 during the manufacturing of a crude bomb, resulting in the death of one bomb maker and injuries to several others.
Newtown, West Bengal: Minister Dilip Ghosh says, "People like Saokat Molla, who are anti-social elements and whom Mamata Banerjee has made leaders, their actions are there for everyone to see. We live in their area. Violence and gun culture continue throughout the year. They do… pic.twitter.com/6jDH1mKrYk
— IANS (@ians_india) June 6, 2026
The fourth accused to be arrested in the case, the ex MLA, was the key conspirator who had directed the other accused to make the bomb, the NIA found during the investigation.
Molla (the former Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Canning Purba) had also directed other accused to tamper with the scene of the explosion, the probe further revealed.
Absconding ex MLA Saokot Molla, prime suspect in Bhangar bomb blast case, has been arrested from South 24 Parganas in continued searches in connection with the blast that took place while crude bombs were being made ahead of W. Bengal Assembly polls. pic.twitter.com/Ec5LTauYa3
— NIA India (@NIA_India) June 6, 2026
His arrest followed the apprehension of another suspect, who had transported the deceased and injured individuals in his Scorpio vehicle after the blast, the statement said.
The arrested individuals are being interrogated to determine if there are any additional conspiracies related to the case, which the NIA took over from the state police at the request of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
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