IMPHAL, Jan 1: Twin blasts took place around 0630 hrs at Singjamei in Manipur today.
According to police reports, no one was injured in the blast which occurred around 0630 hrs. Both the blasts occurred one after another at Singjamei.
One of the bombs was planted near Manipur College gate. Police suspected that both the bombs were planted by the same group. It was not yet known who planted the bomb, said sources.
Police rushed in and surveyed the area. The area was thoroughly searched. There was panic in the city. The blast, however, did not deter people from coming out and celebrating the New Year.
Governor V K Duggal and Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh and others extended New Year greetings.
Mr Duggal said, ‘New Year is for making new resolutions. As we enter 2014 let us all resolve to work together for creating harmony and perfect peace in all parts of Manipur during the coming year’.
Mr Singh said, ‘The New Year gives us an opportunity to make a fresh and renewed beginning to all our resolves to work for the individual as well as collective well-being. On this joyous occasion, let us resolve collectively to dedicate ourselves to building a peaceful, harmonious and prosperous Manipur.’ (UNI)
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