Northeast India’s Only English and Hindi Satellite News Channel

Blast rocks shopping mall in Manipur

First Published: 13th December, 2018 22:25 IST

A blast suspected to be a hand grenade took place at around 5:10 am at Vishal Mega Mart in Manipur. The shopping complex located in Imphal West District is just

A blast suspected to be a hand grenade took place at around 5:10 am at Vishal Mega Mart in Manipur.

The shopping complex located in Imphal West District is just 200 meters away from the Manipur State Assembly.

According to a senior staff of the mall, no one was injured as the staff usually arrives by 7 am.

However, as an impact of the blast, four window planks located on the first, second and third floor of the 4 storey building has been destroyed completely.

The police arrived at the site after 2 hours of the incident for investigation.

COMMENTS

WE RECOMMEND

Banner
Manipur CM Biren Singh against any division of the state

CM Biren Singh said, "Apprehensions can arise about anything, but Manipur can not be divided at any cost."

15th February 2024
Banner
Manipur: 6 arrested for attacking and looting weapons from 5th IRB post

The Manipur Police soon swung into action and could swiftly make the arrests besides recovering a consignment of arms and ammunition.

15th February 2024
Banner
Anyone entering state after 1961 to be deported: Manipur CM

The state had earlier decided to pick 1961 as the base year for identifying ‘native status’ of the people for implementation of the ILP

13th February 2024
Banner
Manipur: Indigo coach driver held for allegedly smuggling gold worth Rs 2 cr

A total of 19 gold biscuits were recovered from them and officials detected 10 gold biscuits of foreign origin

12th February 2024
Banner
Manipur MMA fighter wins World Champion Title Belt

Despite months of unrest and multiple constraints, athletes from Manipur continue to shine at the national and international arena

11th February 2024