Unknown miscreants allegedly planted a hand grenade near the gate of a house belonging to one Aribam Riyajuddin at Irong Khunou, under Mayang Imphal Police Station, triggering concern among local residents.
According to police, the hand grenade was discovered at around 6 am today by family members and passersby, who noticed the suspicious object near the house.
On being alerted, a team of Mayang Imphal Police rushed to the spot and inspected the explosive device. Police reportedly found a note attached to the grenade bearing the words, “Last Warning Aribam Riyajuddin”.
Subsequently, a team of the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) of Manipur Police arrived at the location and safely removed the grenade without any untoward incident.
The motive behind planting the explosive device and the identity of those involved remain unknown. Mayang Imphal Police have registered a case and initiated an investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
