Grenade attack
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 20 2014:
Following an alleged monetary demand on Additional Director in-charge of Family Welfare Department Potsangbam Shyamsundar, a hand grenade was hurled at his residence at Naoremthong Takhellambam Leikai at around 9 this morning by unidentified individual(s) .
Manipur police bomb disposal squad rushed to Shyamsundar's residence and detonated the grenade safely.
Condemning the life threatening act, staff members of Family Welfare Department today staged sit-in protest at their office.
Director of Family Welfare Department Dr K Rajen said, "The department is engaged in various activities for the welfare of children and women.
There was also one incident in the past as well where a grenade was hurled at the residence of DDO Thiyam Arunkumar.
We urge the individuals or organisation involved not to repeat such acts" .