This followed the recent arrest of Minarul Sheikh and Mohammad Abbas, suspected members of the banned Bangladeshi group, in the same district.

According to the police, Sajibul Islam, 24, and Mustakim Mondal, 26, are residents of Nowda in the state’s Murshidabad district. Sources said Sajibul Islam is the cousin of Shab Sheikh, another individual linked to ATB.

The police have claimed that the arrests of Minarul and Abbas earlier this month revealed a pattern of radicalisation. They said investigations are underway to uncover the extent of the militant network operating in Murshidabad and neighbouring districts like Nadia.

Minarul and Abbas allegedly targeted children aged 12-16, recruiting them into madrasas where they were indoctrinated and trained for potential suicide missions. Police sources claim that Minarul and Abbas, along with Shab Sheikh, aimed to establish a network of 30 suicide bombers in Murshidabad, Nadia, Uttar Dinajpur, and Alipurduar.

The investigation has also uncovered evidence of training sessions conducted through LED screens installed in local madrasas. These sessions were reportedly facilitated by Amir and Jasimuddin, the leaders of ATB’s Bengal branch.

A war of words erupted between the ruling Trinamool Congress and the BJP after the arrests of suspected militants in West Bengal. While the TMC has held the Centre responsible for “terrorists infiltrating” Bengal, the Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party has blamed the state ruling party for allegedly making Bengal a haven for such individuals.