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Bomb found outside New Jalpaiguri railway station in West Bengal, security heightened

Suspected country-made bomb found at the entry point of New Jalpaiguri Railway Station in West Bengal on Sunday.

Bomb found outside New Jalpaiguri railway station in West Bengal, security heightened (Credits: ANI)

New Delhi: A suspected country-made bomb was found in West Bengal on Sunday (August 15, 2021). The authorities revealed that the bomb was found at  the entry point of New Jalpaiguri Railway Station in the state, following which the bomb disposal squad was called in. 

"The bomb disposal squad has defused the bomb. It is being ascertained whether it is a country-made bomb or not. People do not need to panic," AG Faruk, Assistant Security Commissioner, Railway Police Force, New Jalpaiguri Station told reporters. 

AG Faruk also assured that the security arrangements have been increased in the area. "The security arrangement was tight so that they cannot enter. However, the security has been further beefed up. It may be done with the aim to create panic," he added.

The West Bengal Railway Protection Force authorities also added that the investigation into the matter is currently underway. 

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