Grenade found inside Church campus
Source: The Sangai Express
Sadar Hills, August 19 2016 :
A hand grenade was found inside Manmasi Messianic Council Centre Church campus which is located around 100 meters below ADC, Kangpokpi office at 1.15 pm today, reports our correspondent.
The grenade was found by the chowkidar while cleaning the Church vicinity.
He alerted the police after which Kangpokpi police led by Inspector L Vaiphei, OC, Kangpokpi police station immediately rushed to the spot and cordoned off the area.
25 Assam Rifles also arrived at the spot and took stock of the situation.
Since bomb experts from both State police and Assam Rifles could not arrive at the spot till nightfall, the grenade will be detonated tomorrow morning.
Meanwhile, local MLA Nemcha Kipgen said that Church vicinity is a holy place and such act which could harm the innocent Church goers and people is condemnable.
She also appealed to all to avoid the path of violence and promote the spirit of serenity and tranquillity.
Manmasi Messianic Council Centre, Kangpokpi has also vehemently condemned the incident.