Ahead of the crucial elections, tension has gripped the Haroa region of North 24 Parganas following the recovery of 22 high-intensity live bombs and a massive cache of raw materials used for making explosives. Acting on a tip-off, the local police conducted a midnight raid and unearthed what appeared to be a mini bomb-making unit. However, the most startling revelation came from the accused’s mother, who openly confessed to her son’s criminal activities.

In a statement that has sent shockwaves across the political landscape, the mother admitted, “My son used to make bombs whenever he received an order.” She revealed that various people would contact him for ‘supplies’, and he would assemble the explosives at home. Her heartbreaking yet blunt confession sheds light on the deep-rooted illegal arms trade that often surges during the election season in the state.

The police recovered the 22 bombs stashed inside a drum in a secluded spot, along with splinters, gunpowder, and other hazardous chemicals. While the accused has been taken into custody, the investigators are trying to trace the ‘clients’ who placed these orders. Security agencies suspect that these bombs were meant to be used for intimidating voters or creating large-scale violence during the polls. The local administration has intensified patrolling in the area to flush out any remaining explosive dumps. This incident has raised serious questions about the safety of citizens as the state inches closer to the polling dates.