Bomb rocks TNL office, causes huge damage
Source: Hueiyen News Service / Pamreiso Shimray
Ukhrul, November 15 2013 :
A powerful bomb exploded at Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL) office on Friday night causing a huge damage to the office building.
The blast occurred at about 8.10pm and is the sixth explosion in less than three months in Ukhrul.
However, there was no human casualty.
A team of security forces comprising police, Assam Rifles rushed to the site of blast and assessed the damage.
The blast was reportedly caused by a powerful bomb that it left a huge impact on the office building.
The doors of three rooms, furniture, glass doors of the main entrance and window panes were completely shattered.
It also caused a crater on the cement floor and TNL assembly hall suffered damages.
Police have categorically stated that miscreants might have placed the bomb by the main entrance gate and tactfully triggered the explosion.
This is the second bomb blast at TNL office since September last.
No armed group has so far claimed responsibility for the bomb attack.
The frequent incidents of bomb blast in Ukhrul town have raised concerns among the citizens, while leaving a question mark on the state of security in the district.