Imphal, March 25 An explosion occurred near the residence of Toijam Lokendro, chairman of the Manipur Congress' labour department, in Imphal East district, but no one was injured, officials said on Wednesday.
According to officials, the incident took place at Kongpal Ningthoubung in Imphal East district around 10:30 pm on Tuesday, but no organization has claimed responsibility for the blast.
On Wednesday morning, police and forensic officials conducted an investigation at the blast site.
Keisham Meghachandra, leader of the Manipur Congress Legislature Party, strongly condemned the explosion at Lokendro's residence, saying the incident in such a high-security zone raises questions about the law-and-order situation in Imphal.
In a post on X, Keisham said, "I strongly condemn the bomb threat and explosion... at the residence of our Congress leader and Chairman, Labour Department, Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee, Toijam Lokendro Singh."
"This shocking incident in a civilian area within a high-security zone raises serious questions about the law and order situation in Imphal," the Wangkhem legislator said.
He demanded that those behind the incident be immediately arrested. The government should ensure the safety and security of both public leaders and civilians without delay, he added.