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“The locals heard a massive blast around 2.30 am. By the time our personnel reached the area, it was found that three injured people were taken to the hospital. Doctors at the hospital declared two of them, while the other person is undergoing treatment at the Malda Medical College and Hospital,” a police officer said.
Some raw materials that were being used for making the crude bombs were found at the spot, he said.
Police said they are investigating from where such a huge quantity of explosives was brought in.
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Superintendent of Police Pradeep Kumar Yadav said a bomb disposal squad is in the area, and the situation is under control.
A search is on for others involved in it, he said, adding that four arms were recovered from the area on Friday.
Locals said that the area has been tense for the last few weeks due to factional fights within the ruling TMC over land.