Bomb-hoax scare at Senapati DC office
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Senapati, November 28 2014 :
After an unidentified person sent out messages through phone during the early hours yesterday about placing a bomb at New Mini-secretariat, at district headquarters of Senapati, the staff and public went disarray during the office hour.
According to sources, an SMS "Bomb at DC office" was sent to many people which spread like wild forest fire when finally the 35 Assam Rifles arrived with IED detectors and sniffer dog.
However, after complete sweeping was done by the detectors, nothing was found, stated army sources.
After the incident, civil bodies including NPO, SDSA, KSTC and SDWA rushed to the DC office to inquire about the incident and show solidarity to the District Administration.
With the Deputy Commissioner herself out of station, tense moment was witnessed till the late afternoon.
This is the second bomb scare through mobile phone to the DC office in two months.
The first bomb threat was reported on 16th October, 2014 to some officials in the District Administration.
On proper verification of the sms received about the bomb, it has been disclosed that, the Manipur Naga People's Front (MNPF) is responsible for placing of the bomb on account of non-payment of monetary request to the District Administration some months back.
Reliable sources also revealed that, the MNPF had earlier requested for donations from BDOs which was turned down.
It also stated that, MNPF will strictly monitor the corrupt practice of the Government offices and that strict actions will be imposed to those responsible.
While justifying its act of placing the bomb in a public place like DC office, the MNPF official claimed that, it is not for harming the general public but their demands be fulfilled at the earliest.