Blast kills one in Imphal

IMPHAL, Nov 12 : A civilian was killed while another, a cousin of the deceased, sustained injuries when a powerful bomb exploded near Imphal College, along Imphal-Churachandpur road this evening. The blast occurred five days after a similar explosion took place at Ghari, near Imphal Airport.

Security men rushing at the bomb blast site.

According to information culled from the spot, the bomb planted at a garbage dumping site near Imphal College went off this evening at around 5.

The blast claimed the life of a mason who was on his way back home after a day’s work at Ningthemkon while his cousin brother received splinter injuries.

The deceased victim has been identified as Mangte Nungleinin Kom alias Alin (40) s/o Seipu of Khonom-phai village, Churachandpur district who was staying at Sangaiprou in a rented house along with his injured cousin brother, identified as Chumpa Kom (20) s/o Atethang.

The Khurpui Lam Organisation has strongly con- demned the blast and besides condoling the bereaved family members demanded suitable ex-gratia, job for the widow and the Government to sponsor the education of his son who is studying in Class I.

The Organisation has also urged the Goivernment to bear the medical expenses of the injured victim and appealed to all not to repeat such acts in future.

The injured victim has been treated at RIMS Hospitals. The blast was so powerful that Power lines nearby snapped besides causing a jolt to the nearby surface.

Imphal West district police personnel and soldiers of 18 Sikh Regt rushed to the spot after the incident.

It may be mentioned that, similar explosion had occurred at Ghari few days back. The blast had caused injury to five persons including two security forces personnel.