After the explosion, Bhanu Bag, who had suffered 70% burn injuries, fled to Cuttack in Odisha, where he eventually passed away.
Police reported that Krishnapada Bag, also known as Bhanu Bag, the primary suspect in the West Bengal investigation involving the Egra bomb, passed away on Friday in a hospital in Cuttack, Odisha.
He was the proprietor of the illicit firework factory where the Tuesday explosion left nine people dead.
Bhanu Bag’s passing brings the tragedy’s death toll to 10, with numerous more suffering injuries.
A team of the West Bengal Human Rights Commission on Thursday also reached Egra to investigate a blast case.
Speaking with ANI, Shanti Das, a Member of the Commission said, “Right now a preliminary investigation is underway. We will submit a detailed preliminary report to the commission in 2-3 days after the investigation is over”.
On May 18, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) had detained Bhanu Bagh, his son, and his nephew in connection with the explosion.
On Wednesday, BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee describing her as a “failed home minister”, and demanded her resignation.
“Bombs were manufactured in this illegal factory. Panchayat elections are near. TMC and the factory owner are colluding. One Bhanu Bagh is a local TMC leader and was Panchayat Member from 2013-18. He has received protection from Mamata Banerjee,” he had said.