Bomb attack at residence of Salai ex-chairman
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, July 15 2024:
Unidentified persons triggered blast at the residential gate of former chairman of Salai Group of Companies, Samarjit, in Tera Loukrakpam Leikai on Sunday night.
According to police reports, the explosion occurred around 10:30 pm: One hand grenade exploded at Samarjit's gate, while another unexploded grenade was recovered from near the gate of NEINASANG club advisor RK Rajen.
Narengbam Bishorjit, Samarjit's elder brother, also resides in the same house.
Both Samarjit's gate and the wall of a neighbour's house were hit by bomb splinters, though no one was injured.
Meanwhile, a bomb disposal team retrieved the unexploded grenade.
CCTV footage showed the assailants arriving in a car and fleeing the scene after lobbing grenades.
Reacting to the incident, locals held a meeting to condemn the attack.
A statement of NEINASANG Club condemned such acts in public places and urged all concerned to refrain from the same in the future.