One dies, two hurt in crude bomb explosion

One person was killed and two others injured in an explosion, allegedly while making crude bombs in Zajira upazila early yesterday.

The deceased is Sohan Bepari, 32, of Bilashpur Union. The injured are Arman Molla, 32, and Md Nabin, 28.

The explosion destroyed a tin shed house, blowing away its roof. Sohan’s body was later found in a nearby garlic field, said Saleh Ahmed, officer-in-charge of Zajira Police Station.

Police found a destroyed tin-roofed house built about two months ago by Sagar Bepari. They also found bomb-making materials at the site, said OC.

Locals rescued the two injured men and took them to Zajira Upazila Health Complex. Due to their critical condition, doctors referred them to Dhaka Medical College Hospital. Police recovered Sohan’s body later in the morning.

Based on initial findings, the explosion likely occurred while bombs were being made. 

“How the body ended up in the field is still under investigation,” the OC said, adding that legal proceedings are underway. Sohan had several cases against him, including assault.