One hurt in attack, bombs found
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 23, 2012:
Even as a supporter of INC candidate in Tengnoupal AC D Korungthang was injured when unidentified armed persons attacked the candidate's house, an IED was found near the house of BJP candidate in Kshetrigao AC and one grenade found at the residence of a Congress supporter in Wangoi AC.
A police source informed that gunmen opened fire at the residence of Korungthang at his Maring Langol residence at about 11 pm yesterday injuring one Momo Tarao (34) of the village.
Momo was hit by a bullet on the back and admitted in Shija Hospital.
his condition is said to be critical.
Five other supporters of Korungthang sustained injuries when armed persons opened fire at his residence yesterday afternoon.
The five victims are also undergoing treatment at the same hospital.
On the other hand, an IED weighing about 2 kgs was found beside an electric pole, just about 40 feet away from the residential gate of BJP candidate in Kshetrigao AC Thingbaijam Ibosana this morning.
The IED was retrieved by explosive experts of Manipur Police at about 8 am.
Moreover, one hand grenade was found at the door-step of Congress worker Yumnam Jineshore (57) of Irom Mejrao Maning Leikai within Wangoi AC this morning.
The grenade was picked up by explosive experts and set it off safely in a nearby isolated place.