Imphal, June 21 2009: Despite the repeated bomb attacks at his home carried out by various armed outfits, the Deputy Director of Agriculture, Government of Manipur who is behind the successful implementation of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) method of cultivation of crop has pledged that he would continue the programme.

This statement of the officer came after two bombs were exploded by militants last night around 11 at the residence of the Deputy Director of Agriculture (Soil Chemist), Ph Rajendro at Kongpal in Imphal East district under Porompat police station, for the sixth time allegedly against the failure of the fulfilment of monetary demands.

Regarding last night's attack, the Deputy Director suspected that the incident could have been carried out in relation to the demand of Rs 3 crore made by a militant group of which name he did not want to disclose.

One of the grenades exploded in the front courtyard and some shrapnels hit the windows of the neighbouring house causing some damages.

The other one exploded at the gate of the house.

No casualty was reported in the twin explosions.

The Deputy Director was not at home when the incident occurred.

He is keeping himself out of sight owing to repeated threats for demand of the huge amount of money which is beyond his capacity.

Meanwhile, locals of the Kongpal area where the Deputy Director hails from staged a sit-in protest decrying the repeated attacks with bombs which not only caused panic to the family but also to the neighbourhood.

Around 200 people participated in the protest which commenced from around 10 am and went on till 4 pm.