Ex-TMC MLA Saokat Molla arrested in NIA crackdown on pre-poll Bhangar blast case

Ex-TMC MLA Saokat Molla was arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in connection with a blast at Bhangar near Kolkata, which killed one person. The blast occurred days ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections. The NIA searched at least eight locations, including Molla's residence and hideouts, in South 24 Parganas and North 24 Parganas before his arrest. Molla is considered a prime suspect and conspirator in the case.