Bengaluru (Agency): Following the arrest of two key suspects linked to last month’s explosion at Bengaluru’s Rameshwaram cafe, Trinamool Congress spokesperson Kunal Ghosh has pointed fingers at a West Bengal BJP leader, accusing him and his family of harboring the suspects. The arrests were made near Kolkata, in a location known for its connections to this BJP family.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) announced the capture of Abdul Matheen Taha and Mussavir Hussain Shazeb, describing them as principal figures in the blast, which has raised significant national security concerns. According to Ghosh, the arrests occurred in Kanthi (Contai), a stronghold of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s family, prompting calls for a thorough investigation into potential complicity.
This accusation comes amid a backdrop of heated political rhetoric, with BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya labeling West Bengal under Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee as a “safe haven” for terrorists—a claim strongly refuted by both state officials and the Chief Minister herself. Banerjee highlighted that the suspects were quickly apprehended by state police in collaboration with central agencies, arguing that the state remains vigilant against such threats.
The controversy underscores ongoing tensions between the ruling TMC and the BJP in West Bengal, with both sides leveraging national security issues to score political points. The state’s proactive role in the joint operation has been acknowledged by central agencies, reinforcing the local law enforcement’s commitment to maintaining public safety. Meanwhile, the BJP continues to criticize the state’s security posture, reflecting broader political challenges as both parties vie for influence in the region.