Barasat (WB), March 24 A large number of crude bombs were found in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, which is heading for elections, police said on Tuesday.
A total of 22 crude bombs were discovered at a house in the Haroa police station area, they said.
A large quantity of materials used to make bombs were also seized from the house, they added.
The owner of the house has been missing since the recovery was made, police said.
"Bomb squad personnel went to the spot, defused the crude bombs, and secured the premises," SP Alakananda Bhowali said.
A case has been registered, and a thorough investigation is underway, he said.
Polling for the 294-member assembly will be held on April 23 and 29, with counting scheduled for May 4.