Imphal,June 17: A Chinese-made hand grenade was recovered in front of the gate of an individual whose house lies opposite to Sekmaijin police outpost.
The individual was identified as Md Sakhir, 33, son of late Hayat Ali, and the explosive was discovered at around 8.20 am this morning.
Although the identity of the group or its motive behind planting the bomb is not clear yet, reliable sources said there are high chances that the act was an extortion related threat.
However, no party or individual has claimed responsibility of planting the bomb.
The bomb was retrieved by a police team led by officer in charge of Hiyanglam police station and blasted safely at the foothill near Wabagai Buffalo Farm.