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Bomb blast at Manipur MLA’s house, CM calls it attack on democracy
A bomb exploded at the residence of Manipur's Konthoujam MLA and government spokesperson Sapam Ranjan Singh in Imphal West around 1:30 am on Friday. No one was injured. Singh said the blast…
A bomb exploded at the residence of Manipur's Konthoujam MLA and government spokesperson Sapam Ranjan Singh in Imphal West around 1:30 am on Friday. No one was injured. Singh said the blast caused panic and that he had no prior threat or enmity with anyone.
Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh visited the spot and condemned the attack as 'senseless and barbaric', calling it an attack on democracy. He said the perpetrators will be brought to justice. Local Meira Paibis staged a sit-in protest at the MLA's house, demanding immediate action.
The incident occurred in the densely populated Konthoujam Mayai Leikai residential area. Further details on the explosive used, damage, and those responsible are awaited.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Manipur has seen intermittent ethnic violence since May 2023, with over 200 deaths and thousands displaced. Attacks on elected representatives have been rare, but the targeting of a ruling party MLA's home in a congested neighbourhood raises the stakes for civilian safety. The state government and central forces already struggle to contain sporadic bombings and gunfights between Kuki and Meitei groups. Police have not named a suspect, and no group has claimed responsibility. The coming days will show whether the investigation identifies a specific militant outfit or wider conspiracy, and whether the chief minister's promise of swift justice translates into visible arrests.
Source: ndtv.com
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