Grenade placed
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 17 2024:
Unidentified persons suspected to be militants placed a hand grenade at the residence of one Khomdram Nandakishore, a retired Audit Officer, at Uripok Khaidem Leikai this morning.
According to reports culled from the spot, the bomb was detected by the family members of Nandakishore.
Soon after getting the information, a team of Imphal police rushed to the spot and picked up the bomb.
A case has also been registered at Imphal police station.
Decrying the threat, womenfolk of Uripok Khaidem Leikai and family members of Nandakishore staged a sit in protest in the afternoon.
Speaking to the media, one of the protesters said that there is no history of any group serving monetary demand on the family of Nandakishore.
Saying that placing a bomb at the residential area is condemnable, she urged the group concerned to clarify their motive at the earliest.
Who would take responsibility had the bomb exploded and caused casualty among the civilians, she asked and added that misunderstanding, if any, should be resolved through dialogue.