One person was killed in an explosion near the Madhyamgram High School in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district early on Monday (August 18, 2025)
Sacchidananda Mishra, 25, from Uttar Pradesh succumbed to his injuries after he was rushed to the Barasat Medical College and Hospital.
“The investigation is underway. Experts are probing the situation,” Atish Biswas, Additional Superintendent of Police of Barasat, said.
According to information gathered from local CCTV cameras, Mr. Mishra was reportedly walking down the road adjoining the school around 1 a.m. on Monday. He was seen carrying a bag that exploded, maiming him on the spot.
On Monday, the police and the bomb disposal squad inspected the contents of the bag and checked for the possible presence of explosive devices.
