A powerful IED remote control bomb was exploded in between Moidangpok and Khumbong under Patsoi PS this morning around 6.30 a.m.
A team of 28th AR had just passed the area when the bomb exploded however no casualties were reported.
Following the incident, massive security forces were rushed to the area and conducted search operation there.
To protest the bomb blast, residents of the area blocked NH 37 for some time. Meanwhile a Chinese hand grenade was found in front of Isar Oil Pump Luwangsangbam this morning. The PLA has claimed responsibility for the blast.
Meira Paibis of Luwangsangbam Mamang Leikai staged a sit in. The protesters urged the concerned not to repeat such incident in future.
Read more / Original news source: http://manipur-mail.com/bomb-blasts-at-moidangpok/
