Miscreants trigger bomb blast at BJP MLA’s residence in Manipur

A bomb blast targeted the private residence of BJP MLA Sapam Ranjan Singh in Manipur's Imphal West district early Friday morning. Thankfully, no one was harmed in the incident. The MLA was present at the residence when the bomb detonated in the backyard, causing minor damage to the walls and creating a small crater on the ground.

Police have launched an investigation into the matter. Following the attack, Manipur's Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh paid a visit to the MLA's home. The CM strongly condemned the act, describing it as a "senseless and barbaric" assault on a public servant and vowing to see those accountable brought to justice. Sapam Ranjan Singh also expressed shock and disappointment over the incident, questioning its motive.

He highlighted the potential danger such violence poses to everyday citizens, especially in residential neighborhoods. In response to the blast, local women, including members of the Meira Paibis group, organized a protest sit-in. They demanded swift action from authorities to identify and punish those responsible for the attack.