THOUBAL | Aug 6
A public meeting was organised today by the women folk and elders of Nongpok Lourembam at Arong Ningthou ground Nongpok Sekmai, Thoubal district, in protest against the act of planting and exploding a bomb yesterday at the residence of the pradhan of Lourembam GP, Yambem Shyamo.
The bomb that exploded around 7.45 pm yesterday was planted in the tractor that was parked in the garage of Yambem Shyamo’s brother at Nongpok Lourembam.
It was resolved in the meeting that the people who are behind the explosion must claim responsibility within 5 days and clarify the reasons behind the act otherwise, the development committees of north and south Nongpok Lourambam will take up extreme measures.
A woman who attended the meeting said that exploding a bomb at the residence of the pradhan who is working for welfare of the people, is an act of terrorism. The public cannot accept it; the people want peace and request not to repeat again such act of exploding bombs at places where people are residing.
It may be mentioned that the bomb was placed under the seat of the tractor and the explosion caused damaged to the tractor and a car that was parked in a nearby shed. It also broke the glass windows and doors.
A case has been registered by the police of Nongpok Sekmai and investigations have started.
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