9-Year-Old Girl Killed in Bomb Attack by TMC Miscreants in Kaliganj

West Bengal: In a horrifying act of political violence, 9-year-old Tamanna Khatun was killed in a bomb explosion during a so-called "victory procession" by Trinamool Congress (TMC) supporters in Molandi, Kaliganj, this afternoon. The explosion, which occurred amidst the vote counting for the Kaliganj by-election, appears to have been a deliberate attack on a Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)]-supporting area.

Tamanna, a Class IV student, was playing near her home when a crude bomb was thrown into her neighborhood, which is known for its CPI(M) support. The bomb, hurled by TMC supporters celebrating prematurely before the final results were even announced, instantly claimed the young girl’s life.

Eyewitnesses described TMC supporters marching through the area, shouting slogans and hurling crude bombs, specifically targeting the homes of CPI(M) supporters. Such political violence — aimed at intimidating and terrorizing those who oppose the ruling party — has sadly become all too familiar in Bengal, with innocent lives like Tamanna’s paying the price.

Tamanna's father, Sheikh Hussian, is a daily wage laborer in Howrah district, working in a garbage garage. He was actively involved in campaigning for the CPI(M)-supported candidate in this by-election. 

In response to the explosion, TMC’s State Spokesperson, Kunal Ghosh, dismissed the incident as a “conspiracy” fabricated by the opposition to discredit TMC’s victory in Kaliganj. However, the truth is undeniable: the bombs that killed Tamanna Khatun did not come from the thin air— they came from within the TMC ranks, the very party that holds power in the state.

While Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed her sorrow over the incident on social media, promising swift legal action, the reality on the ground remains grim. The violence, terror, and political intimidation during election periods have become a norm in Bengal, with innocent civilians — especially children — caught in the crossfire.

The police have arrested one individual in connection with the bombing, though they have yet to disclose the person's identity. Meanwhile, Tamanna’s body has been sent for post-mortem, and an investigation has been launched, though many remain skeptical about whether justice will be served.

This is not an isolated incident. It is part of a larger pattern of political violence in Bengal, where the lives of ordinary people — and especially children — are sacrificed on the altar of political power. While the state government offers condolences on social media, the people of Molandi are left mourning the senseless loss of a young life.

This is not just an isolated incident; it is a reflection of the brutal reality of politics in West Bengal. The bombs that took the life of little Tamanna did not come from the sky; they came from the hands of those who claim to serve the people.