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Defence
Three CRPF personnel injured in IED blast in Manipur
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 20 Oct 2026, 03:01 AM
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An improvised explosive device detonated in Manipur, wounding three Central Reserve Police Force personnel, officials said.
An improvised explosive device exploded in the northeastern state of Manipur, injuring three members of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), according to local authorities. The blast occurred during a routine patrol, and the injured soldiers were promptly shifted to a nearby medical facility for treatment.
Security officials confirmed that the device was planted on the route used by the paramilitary unit, but the exact motive and perpetrators remain under investigation.
The incident adds to a series of security challenges in Manipur, where insurgent groups have repeatedly targeted security forces. State police have heightened patrols and are conducting a thorough sweep of the area to locate any additional explosives.
The CRPF has reiterated its commitment to maintaining law and order in the region, while urging civilians to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.
Security officials confirmed that the device was planted on the route used by the paramilitary unit, but the exact motive and perpetrators remain under investigation.
The incident adds to a series of security challenges in Manipur, where insurgent groups have repeatedly targeted security forces. State police have heightened patrols and are conducting a thorough sweep of the area to locate any additional explosives.
The CRPF has reiterated its commitment to maintaining law and order in the region, while urging civilians to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.