One hurt in blast
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 28 2014 :
A civilian was injured in an IED blast incident that occurred at Langthabal Kunja along Imphal-Moreh stretch of NH-2 this morning around 7 .
Reports culled from the spot said that the blast occurred at the edge of the highway just when a diesel auto passenger carrier (MN-01Y/6540) coming from Lilong side toward Imphal reached Ritz Restaurant.
An occupant of the auto-rickshaw, identified as Soro- khaibam Romen (28) S/o Mani of Lilong Chajing Mamang Leikai, received minor splinter injury on the upper lip.
The left side of the vehicle's hood was also partly damaged.
The IED is suspected to have been exploded through remote control or timer device.
Personnel of E Coy of 40 AR posted inside MU campus were about to begin routine ROP along the route from MU Main Gate, about 1 kilometre away from the spot, when the blast happened.
The blast was suspected to target the AR personnel.
DSP (Commando) of Imphal West, Dr S Ibomcha; SDPO of Singjamei Police, N Madhunimai and personnel of 40 AR rushed to the spot.