Imphal, November 22: A hand grenade was placed at the home of special contractor Ngangbam Meghachandra by some unidentified persons at Chingamathak Nameirakpam Leikai under Singjamei police station at about 6 this morning.

The grenade placed at the gate was later retrieved by explosive experts of Manipur police and set off safely at the LamphelLangol road.

According to police sources, KLA had served monetary demand on Ng Megachandra on November 9 (Diwali day).