Bomb at Forest Officer's house
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, March 24 2013 :
A Chinese made hand grenade was found planted by unidentified armed persons at the residence of Deputy Forest Ranger, Sawombung Range Office, Konsam Achou (57), s/o K Tunal at Pourabi Maning Leikai under Lamlai Police Station today.
According to Achou, his wife Ibechoubi found the bomb which was wrapped in papers near the kitchen around 8 am today.
A paper with two mobile phone contact numbers and a warning written on it was also found.
After being informed, a team of bomb disposal squad from Manipur Police came and retrieved the bomb.
Achou further informed that in February last week, a demand letter of Rs 5 lakh signed by one P Chinglen of proscribed PREPAK was found at the courtyard of his residence and but he had not received any threat or phone call.
He also appealed to the individuals or the group concerned not to repeat such bomb threats which might cost the lives of the people in future.
On the other hand, condemning the bomb threat, local Meira Paibis staged a sit-in-protest in front of Achou's residence today.