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Imphal, Jan 10: A bomb exploded at the residence of a Trinamul candidate , Kh Joykishan at Thangmeiband in which seven persons were injured. Four bombs were found at different places by police. Security was beefed up around all Congress offices and candidates . A powerful bomb was found at Congress head office earlier while three bombs had blasted yesterday.
In a spate of attack on Congress (I) Candidates and workers, some persons planted four bombs at four different places.
A Chinese hand grenade was planted at the residence of Congress(I) Candidate from Andro A/C at the residence of Al-Haj Ahamed Ali alias Angou this morning around 11.50 a.m.
Police retrieved the bomb around 12.45 p.m.
Another bomb was also found at the gate of Dr. Sapam Noren of Kangjabi Leirak today around 8.30 a.m. Bomb experts later blasted the same at Lamphel.
In a similar incident, police found a hand grenade from the gate of Tongbram Ibochouba an EE of electricity department of Sagolband Thingom Leikai this morning around 10.30 a.m. The bomb was later exploded by bomb experts at Lamphel.
Meanwhile a Chinese hand grenade was found at the house of Thokchom Dhanshyam of Lamlai Mayai Leikai this morning around 7.30 a.m.
Meanwhile candidates and workers of Trinamool Congress ransacked the office of Manipur Pradesh Trinamool Congress at Hotel Excellency and burnt dawn flags and signboard in front of office this morning around 11.30 a.m.
Workers of the party said, the list of 18 candidates were declared on January two however it is learnt that the lists of candidates will be replaced by new candidates.
The candidates and workers met the observer at Hotel Nirmala last night but the observer and Kim Gangte, state president could not be traced till today. The angry crowd late ransacked the party office and burnt dawn flags and signboard on the road.
About 33 candidates including L Nandakumar, INC, Kh Joyksihan, TMC, Th. Chaoba MPP and others submitted nomination papers today.
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