West Bengal: 1 dead, 5 injured in blast at Trinamool Congress office

One Trinamool Congress (TMC) worker died and at least five others were left injured in a blast at a party office in Makarampur of West Midnapore district on Thursday.

The injured were rushed to a local hospital and the police have seized the area, as per the reports. The exact reason behind the explosion is yet to be discovered.

West Bengal: A blast has occurred at TMC party office in Makarampur of West Midnapore district. One party worker dead, 5 injured. A police team is present at the spot. Investigation is underway. pic.twitter.com/Agg3HC3o5h

— ANI (@ANI) August 23, 2018

The blast took place around 10 am, according to the reports.

Meanwhile, the investigation is underway and more details are awaited.