Grenade placed at Pvt bank
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 22 2022:
Unidentified persons placed a hand grenade wrapped in a white polythene bag at the reception desk of NK Group Private Bank at New Lambulane today morning.According to credible sources, the hand grenade was detected by one employee of the NK Group at around 9 am, following which the staff there reported to the police.
A team of Porompat police rushed to the spot and cordoned the area off while waiting for the bomb experts to arrive.
The hand grenade was safely picked up by a team of bomb experts and defused at the foothill of Baruni Hill at around 11 am.
Porompat police have registered a case.
It may be mentioned that some miscreants had also planted a hand grenade at the residential gate of Nongsaibam Sanjit (35) s/o Yaima of Yairipok Tulihal Tapokpi, chairman of the NK Group.
The Tribal Youth Club (TYC), New Lambulane has condemned the bomb threat.
"The TYC has noted with profound concern that an explosive device had been planted in Eden Tower 1st floor office of Newkite, seriously endangering the lives of occupants.
Any difference with the bank should be settled through other means," said TYC in a statement and urged all concerned to refrain from carrying out such activities in future.