Bomb Blast Near Imphal International Airport in Manipur
Manipur: Bomb explodes near Imphal international airport
Hindustan Times
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A bomb exploded near Imphal International Airport in Manipur, India, on Sunday, reportedly planted by an individual linked to the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP). The incident, which caused no casualties, is part of ongoing ethnic violence in the region that has resulted in significant loss of life and displacement since May 2023.
- 01A bomb exploded near Imphal International Airport, Manipur, on Sunday.
- 02The Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) claimed responsibility for the blast.
- 03The explosion is linked to ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur.
- 04No casualties were reported from the incident.
- 05The violence has resulted in over 260 deaths and displaced around 60,000 people since May 2023.
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An explosion occurred near Imphal International Airport in Manipur, India, on Sunday at approximately 11:55 AM. Officials reported that an unidentified individual planted the bomb around 11:34 AM near the main gate of a territorial army camp, located about 1 km away along National Highway 2 (NH-2). The suspect was seen fleeing the scene on a blue scooter towards Bishnupur district. The Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), a banned militant group, claimed responsibility for the blast, stating it was a warning against those imposing blockades that disrupt daily life. No casualties have been reported. In a related operation, security forces recovered an 8 kg improvised explosive device (IED) and arrested a member of another banned group, the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak-progressive (PREPAK-PRO). The ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur has led to at least 260 deaths and displaced around 60,000 people since May 2023, primarily affecting the Meitei and Kuki communities.
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The ongoing violence and incidents like the recent bomb blast create a climate of fear and instability, affecting daily life and economic activities in Manipur.
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