Hoax bomb scare at Paona Bazar
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 09 2012:
A hoax bomb sent shockwave today as a locked iron trunk was found near Pratap Talkies, Masjid Road, Paona Bazar.
According to report, an unclaimed trunk was spotted outside Ningthoujam Travels Agency's office at around 10:30 this morning.
Panic residents and shoppers informed the police who reached the spot with top officials and bomb experts.
As a precautionary measure, by-standers were asked to stand 100m away from the spot while they tried to open the trunk.
Even after more than half an hour of trying to verify the presence of any explosive the experts could not confirm anything as it was locked.
As it was dawned that the lock needed to be picked, those in the theatre were asked to step out to a safe distance as they were at risk due to the proximity to the spot.
Amidst the tense situation, Md Iboyai (38) of Phaobakchao, currently residing in a rent in Hapta claimed the trunk to be his.
After further enquiry, he stated that the trunk contained his personnel belongings and he had kept it outside the Office since he wanted to watch the movie running at the theatre.
He was let go after a thorough check of the trunk.