West Bengal: TMC leader Buro Hansda's wife dies in crude bomb attack

A minor crude bomb blast at TMC leader Buro Hansda's residence left his wife dead on Sunday morning.

At around 3.00 am, a miscreant allegedly hurled a bomb at Hansda's house at Ilambazar in Birbhum district. The bomb was targeted at Hansda and his wife. While his wife died on the spot, Buro sustained serious injuries. His wife was declared dead on arrival at the district hospital.

"We have received a complaint from Buro Hansda where he has alleged that a miscreant hurled a bomb at his residence. His wife was killed in the incident and Buro was injured. We have begun an investigation into the case and will take necessary actions," said Mukesh, Superintendent of Police, Birbhum district.

According to police sources, this incident is a result of several ongoing issues in the family.

Meanwhile, the police has registered a case and have begun investigation in connection to the minor crude bomb blast. However, the police is yet to detain or arrest anyone.