Grenade Attack on IndiGo Manager's Home in Imphal: Police Response
Grenade thrown at airline manager’s Imphal house, defused: Police
Hindustan Times
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A grenade was thrown at the residence of an IndiGo airlines manager in Imphal, Manipur, India, early on Monday but did not explode. This incident is part of ongoing unrest in the region, which has resulted in over 260 deaths since May 2023, as tensions rise between the Meitei and Kuki communities.
- 01A grenade was thrown at an IndiGo airline manager's home in Imphal, Manipur.
- 02The grenade did not explode and was defused by a bomb disposal squad.
- 03Two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were also found in Bishnupur district.
- 04Manipur has seen significant unrest, resulting in at least 260 deaths since May 2023.
- 05The unrest began after violence between Meitei and Kuki communities escalated.
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Unidentified individuals threw a grenade at the residence of an IndiGo airlines manager in Imphal, Manipur, India, around 12:45 AM on Monday. Fortunately, the 36-hand grenade did not detonate and was later defused by a bomb disposal squad. This incident follows a troubling trend of violence in the region, where tensions between the Meitei and Kuki communities have resulted in over 260 deaths and the displacement of roughly 60,000 people since May 2023. In a related event on the same day, two high-intensity improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were discovered in abandoned houses in Tronglaobi village, Bishnupur district. The bombs were reportedly planted in homes belonging to the Meitei community, indicating ongoing hostilities. The unrest initially began when a Meitei village was abandoned after attacks by the Kuki community. Despite efforts for peace reconciliation, violence persists, with local residents expressing fears of further attacks. A senior police officer confirmed that a case has been registered, and the bomb disposal team has taken necessary actions regarding the explosives.
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The ongoing violence and unrest in Manipur are creating a climate of fear among residents, affecting their daily lives and safety.
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