Bombs lobbed at homes, 5 workers injured: ISF

An ISF leader said, “TMC goons charged crude bombs at ISF supporters’ houses. The injured were rescued and taken to the Jirangachha Block Primary Health Centre for treatment.”

Reacting to the allegations, local TMC leader Hakimul Islam said, “All allegations are false. The ISF is behind the tension in Bhangar.”

Following the incident, Rapid Action Force and police personnel were deployed in the area. According to sources, no arrests have been made in connection with the alleged incident so far.

During the panchayat elections this year, incidents of violence were reported right from the nomination process. A total of 55 persons died in poll-related violence.

Of these, seven casualties were reported from Bhangar. The victims included two TMC supporters and four ISF supporters.

The state government has set August 16 as the last date for forming the panchayat boards.