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Blast rocks Congress leader's residence in Manipur's Thoubal district
An explosion outside the home of Congress Legislature Party leader K. Megchandra Singh in Manipur's Thoubal district on Thursday night has triggered concerns of a grenade attack. No casualties have been reported so far.
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A blast occurred near the gate of the residence of K. Megchandra Singh, the leader of the Congress legislature party in Manipur, in Thoubal late Thursday evening. The explosion damaged the property but caused no reported injuries.
Investigating authorities suspect a grenade may have been used in the attack, though the exact nature of the explosive device is still being determined. Police have launched a preliminary inquiry into the incident.
The motive behind the attack and the identity of those responsible remain unclear. Investigators are examining multiple angles as the state grapples with persistent communal tensions that have claimed hundreds of lives since May 2023.
The incident marks another security concern for political figures in Manipur, where violence has disrupted normal life across the state for months.