Barasat (WB), Mar 24 (PTI) A large number of crude bombs were found in the North 24 Parganas district of poll-bound West Bengal on Tuesday, police said.
A total of 22 crude bombs were discovered at a house in the Haroa police station area, they said.
A large quantity of bomb-making materials was also seized from the house, they added.
The owner of the house has been missing since the recovery was made, police said.
“Bomb squad personnel went to the spot, defused the crude bombs and sealed the premises,” SP Alakananda Bhowali said.
A case has been registered, and a thorough investigation is underway, he said.
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