1. Blast outside DM College in Imphal West, Manipur claims one life and injures two others.
2. The incident occurred close to the All Manipur Students Union (AMSU) office in Thangmeiband.
3. Official confirmation is awaited as police investigate the cause and nature of the explosion.
Imphal, Feb 24: A tragic incident has unfolded in Imphal West, Manipur, where a blast has resulted in one fatality and two injuries.
The blast occurred outside the DM College, situated in Thangmeiband, Imphal West, near the All Manipur Students Union (AMSU) office. Sources indicate that the explosion happened around 9:25 pm local time.
The victim of the blast has been identified as 24-year-old Oinam Kenegy, who tragically lost his life. Two others sustained injuries, one of whom is reported to be in critical condition.
Both injured individuals have been promptly admitted to a nearby hospital for urgent medical attention. The body of the deceased has been sent for post-mortem examination at a hospital.
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While the incident has been widely reported, official confirmation regarding the casualties is still pending.
Authorities are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the blast, including its cause and the type of explosive device used. At present, no group has claimed responsibility for the explosion.
Law enforcement agencies are currently on the scene, assessing the situation and ensuring public safety.
Amidst ongoing tensions in Manipur stemming from an ethnic conflict that began last year, this incident adds to the region’s instability.
Since May 3 last year, Manipur has been embroiled in violence following a ‘Tribal Solidarity March’ organized in the hill districts to protest the demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status by the Meitei community.
The conflict has resulted in over 180 fatalities, highlighting the deep-seated tensions between the Meiteis, who comprise the majority of Manipur’s population, and the tribal communities such as the Nagas and Kukis, primarily residing in the hill districts.
