Blast rocks fashion parade venue
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 04 2023:
A grenade explosion rocked the venue of a fashion parade at Hapta Kangjeibung, Imphal East district under Porompat po-lice station at around 6.30 am today.
The hand grenade hurled by some unidentified persons landed and exploded a little distance away from the stage which was being constructed for the fashion parade scheduled tomorrow.
However, there is no report of any casualty.
Soon after the blast, a team of Imphal East district police rushed to the site and inspected the area.
A Bomb Detection and Disposal squad too came and scanned the area.
A case has been registered at Porompat police station in connection with the incident.
Meanwhile, the permit issued earlier for organising the fashion parade has been cancelled with immediate effect as per an order issued by the office of the Deputy Commissioner, Imphal East.
In view of the unfolding law and order situation and as a step for maintenance of law and order in and around Hapta Kangjeibung area, and in pursuance of a letter received from the SP, Imphal East, the permit issued earlier for holding the fashion parade has been cancelled, said the order.
Notably, hectic preparations were being made for the fashion parade named "Bridal Couture Festive Season Fall Winter Collection 2023" .
The fashion parade was being organised by designers Ali and Daya, according to sources.