IMPHAL, Dec 11: Unidentified individuals placed a hand grenade in front of a private bank in Imphal West district on Wednesday, triggering a swift police response. Passersby spotted the grenade on the stairs leading to the ICICI Bank branch at Singjamei and alerted the authorities. The police immediately called in the bomb squad to defuse the device.
According to officials, the bomb was discovered around 8 am by joggers and was missing the lever. The bomb disposal squad arrived and safely neutralized the grenade by 10 am. A case has been registered, and an investigation is underway to determine the identities of those responsible and their motives. The grenade was identified as a highly explosive No. 36 hand grenade. The police suspect a possible link to extortion activities in the region.
In a related incident, another grenade was found at Kangla Foods in Nambol, Bishnupur district on Tuesday with a warning note. The bomb was also recovered safely following legal protocols.
