One killed, another injured in bomb blast near Imphal College: Police

The explosion took place around 9:30pm at Dhanamanjuri University complex near the office of All Manipur Students Union (AMSU) at Thangmeiband in Imphal West district

Updated on: Feb 24, 2024, 11:46:39 IST

By Utpal Parashar

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Guwahati: At least one person was killed and another sustained injury in a bomb blast that took place on Friday night in Manipur’s Imphal, police said on Saturday.

The explosion took place around 9:30pm at Dhanamanjuri University complex (Representative Photo)

The explosion took place around 9:30pm at Dhanamanjuri University complex near the office of All Manipur Students Union (AMSU) at Thangmeiband in Imphal West district, said police.

“Two persons sustained injuries in the blast, and they were rushed to a private medical hospital for treatment. One of them later succumbed to his injuries, while the other is getting treated,” a police officer aware of the matter said.

Police have identified the deceased as Oinam Kenegy (24) and the injured as Salam Michael (24), both residents of Bishnupur district.

No outfit has claimed responsibility for the blast so far.

Soon after the reports of the explosion, a team of police rushed to the site and cordoned off the area. An investigation is underway to identify and arrest those responsible for the incident and identify the explosive used, which is believed to be a grenade, said police.

Meanwhile, in another incident, the office of the United Committee Manipur (UCM) office was set ablaze allegedly by a group of miscreants in the early hours of Saturday at Lamphel in Imphal West district.

Formed in 2001 to protect the territorial integrity of Manipur, UCM is an umbrella organisation of several civil society groups.

According to officials, the incident took place around 12:30am on Saturday. There have been no reports of injuries in the incident. A police probe is underway to nab the culprits.

Manipur has been roiled by ethnic clashes between Meitei and Kuki communities since May last year. The violence has claimed at least 215 lives and displaced around 50,000 people.

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Utpal Parashar
A seasoned senior journalist, I have nearly three decades of experience across print, digital, and online platforms, covering political transitions, insurgencies, environmental issues, and development stories in India and Nepal. I am skilled in breaking news, leading editorial teams and launch of newspaper editions. I am adept at leveraging digital trends and social media to expand global reach, with a strong ethical foundation and a reputation for impactful journalism. An alumnus of Asian College of Journalism, I joined Hindustan Times in New Delhi as a trainee reporter in May 1997. Over the years, I have been posted in Dehradun, Kathmandu (Nepal) and Guwahati. Currently, as Senior Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times, I lead a team reporting on India’s northeastern states. My work involves in-depth analysis, and engaging multimedia storytelling across formats, including text, photo, video, and interactive content. I am skilled in producing timely, shareable content, leveraging digital platforms and social media to engage global audiences. Throughout my career with the Hindustan Times, I have led diverse editorial teams, designed capacity-building activities, and supported reporters in developing strong story ideas, ethical reporting practices, digital skills, and fact-checking techniques. As Senior Assistant Editor for Northeast India, I have been responsible for guiding correspondents through complex political, humanitarian, and community-level stories using multimedia formats. Earlier, as Foreign Correspondent in Nepal, I produced extensive reporting during Nepal’s democratic transition and the 2015 earthquake and its aftermath.Read More

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