An unexploded mortar bomb was found near Manipur’s Koirengei, which is a kilometre of distance from Luwangshangbam, close to the private residence of Chief Minister N Biren Singh, on Tuesday morning.
The locals claimed that a rocket-propelled bomb was fired last night but failed to detonate. The unexploded 51 mm mortar bomb was discovered early today, triggering panic in the area.
Acting on the complaint, authorities intensified security measures in the area and initiated an investigation to determine the source of the live bomb and the motive behind its placement near the Chief Minister’s residence.
In a separate incident, a hand grenade was found near the residence of a public works department (PWD) special contractor in Imphal East, under the jurisdiction of Heingang police station, on Sunday.
Meanwhile, the Manipur police issued a press statement late Saturday announcing the arrest of six cadres of the proscribed underground outfit PREPAK (People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak) and the killing of one member in Salungpham, Thoubal district, under the jurisdiction of Heirok police station.
