In West Bengal‘s East Midnapore district, a National Investigation Agency (NIA) team was assaulted on Saturday morning while probing a 2022 blast at a Trinamool Congress leader’s home in Bhupatinagar.

#WATCH | West Bengal: NIA officers had to face protesters in Sandeshkhali while they were carrying out an investigation in connection with the Bhupatinagar, East Medinipur blast case. People allegedly tried to stop the NIA team from taking the accused persons along with them.… pic.twitter.com/UVoAO6uuPQ

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Early reports suggest that bricks were thrown at a vehicle belonging to the NIA team, resulting in damage to the windshield. An officer from the counter-terrorism agency sustained injuries during the assault. The incident occurred at approximately 5:30 am.

On December 3, 2022, a blast occurred, causing a house with a thatched roof to be destroyed in Bhupatinagar, resulting in the deaths of three individuals. Recently, the NIA issued summons to eight Trinamool Congress leaders to appear for questioning regarding their potential involvement in the blast.

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