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4 injured in Churachandpur blast
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, April 12 2015 :
Four civilians, including one woman, were wounded in a bomb explosion that occurred close to the post of 54th BSF Battalion near Light House in Churachandpur district early on Sunday.
Police reports said the blast took place around 7:50 am.
Moments before the blast, an unidentified man carrying a haversack was seen hanging around in front of the BSF post, they said.
The bomb went off shortly after the unknown man left the site.
The injured were rushed to Churachandpur District Hospital for treatment.
However, there are stated to be out of danger.
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The victims were identified as Gopal (64) of Family Lane in the district and Harendar Shab (35), Md Mustim (17) and Salima (41), all residents of Old market.
The police believe the explosion was caused by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) triggered by a remote control device.
Police officials from Churachandpur District Police Station and Assam Rifles personnel rushed to the site to take stock of the situation.
No group has claimed responsibility for the blast so far.
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