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Title: Reported bomb blast in a passenger train at Belakoba, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal.
SHRI HANNAN MOLLAH : Madam, one matter has already been raised. So, I associate myself with that.
On 20th November, 2006 there was a bomb blast at Belakobo Station in a passenger train between Jalpaiguri and Siliguri of North Bengal. About seven passengers died and 50 were injured. This is a serious type of terrorist attack in West Bengal.[R65]
It is a new phenomenon that has been noticed and doubts have been expressed that there be links of ULFA in these blasts. Moreover, doubts have also been expressed about the usage of RDX in these blasts.
MADAM CHAIRMAN : Please do not read the newspaper.
SHRI HANNAN MOLLAH : Under the circumstances I would like to urge upon the Government to take note of it and the hon. Railway Minister should make a statement on this matter stating as to what action is being contemplated against such terrorist activities in the border district of West Bengal. The Government should take note of it and also initiate appropriate action.