Grenade found
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 25 2014:
A hand grenade was found at Hapta Kangjeibung, Palace Compound this morning.
Incidentally, Hapta Kangjeibung is the main venue of the State sponsored Manipur Sangai Festival which is held every year as a calendar event.
The point 36 high explosive hand grenade was found 300 metres inside a gate opened on the western side of the ground at around 6.30 am.
The grenade was found buried on the ground with a small portion protruding above the surface.
As such, the possibility of the grenade being lobbed there from somewhere was ruled out and it was speculated that the grenade was brought there inside a truck load of earth during ground levelling works.
Incidentally, State police have been keeping tight vigil in and around Hapta Kangjeibung in view of the Sangai festival which started on November 21 .