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Crime
Bomb blast hits Manipur BJP MLA's residence, CM N. Biren Singh visits site
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 06:37 AM
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A bomb exploded near the home of a BJP legislator in Manipur in the early hours, prompting Chief Minister N. Biren Singh to inspect the damage.
In the pre‑dawn hours, an explosive device detonated near the residence of a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislator in Manipur. The blast caused damage to the outer walls of the house but, according to local reports, there were no immediate casualties.
Chief Minister N. Biren Singh arrived at the scene shortly after the incident to assess the extent of the damage. He met with the MLA, local police officials and senior security personnel, emphasizing that the state would take swift action to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Manipur police have cordoned off the area and launched an investigation, collecting forensic evidence and reviewing CCTV footage from nearby streets. Security forces have been deployed to bolster protection for elected representatives across the state amid rising concerns over political violence.
The incident adds to a series of security challenges faced by the state government, which has been urging citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.
Chief Minister N. Biren Singh arrived at the scene shortly after the incident to assess the extent of the damage. He met with the MLA, local police officials and senior security personnel, emphasizing that the state would take swift action to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Manipur police have cordoned off the area and launched an investigation, collecting forensic evidence and reviewing CCTV footage from nearby streets. Security forces have been deployed to bolster protection for elected representatives across the state amid rising concerns over political violence.
The incident adds to a series of security challenges faced by the state government, which has been urging citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.