Bomb explodes
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 22 2025:
A low intensity bomb went off at Naoremthong Yumnam Leirak (DC road) in Imphal West near former Deputy Chief Minister Y Joykumar's residence today.
No one was injured in the incident.
The bomb, suspected to be planted by militants, exploded at a Meira Shang (shed) around 1.10 pm.
Soon after the incident, a team of police and bomb experts led by Imphal West SP Ksh Shivakanta rushed to the spot and examined the blast site and its surrounding areas.
During the inspection, another battery-fitted bomb was discovered at the shed.
The bomb was safely picked up by security personnel.
According to police, the bomb may have been triggered remotely.
Security personnel used to station at the blast site, fortunately no one was at the shed during the time of the explosion today.
The locals condemned the bomb attack, questioning why the crowded area was targeted, and appealed to all concerned for restraint in the future to prevent such incidents in populated areas which can harm civilians.