Imphal, January 25 2010: In the midst of the stringent security measures taken up ahead of the Republic Day celebration, two hand grenades were found at Naoremthong Yumnam Leirak junction leading to DGP Y Joykumar's private residence this morning.

Incidentally, the DGP's locality has been under strict security vigilance since earlier.

The two grenades were found on the side of Uripok-Kangchup road at about 6.30 am, only a few metres away from the residential gate of the DGP.

It is reported that Imphal West commandos have retrieved the grenades.

Notably, two individuals belonging to Uripok sustained injuries in a grenade blast on January 19 at a spot just opposite to the area where grenades were found this morning.