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Bombs hurled at BJP's victory rally in Birbhum

Four persons were injured, as a country-made bomb was hurled into BJP's victory rally in West Bengal's Birbhum district. The incident occurred when the procession entered Lokpara area in Mayureswar.

Bombs hurled at BJP's victory rally in Birbhum

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Published : May 28, 2019, 11:17 AM IST

Updated : May 28, 2019, 2:35 PM IST

Birbhum: At least four people were injured after bombs were hurled at BJP's victory rally in Birbhum district of West Bengal on Tuesday.

Bombs hurled at BJP's victory rally in Birbhum

The incident occurred when a procession taken out by the BJP, to celebrate the party's victory in the Lok Sabha polls, crossed Lokpara area in Mayureswar. No sooner did the procession enter the area, a country-made bomb was hurled to the rally, injuring four persons.

It may be recalled that, large scale violence was reported in West Bengal during the Lok Sabha polls, and has been continuing sporadically even after the elections.

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Last Updated : May 28, 2019, 2:35 PM IST

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