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Crime
Grenade Found at Yairipok Residence, Police Defuse, Locals Protest
✍️ Imphal Times
🗓 05 Oct 2026, 06:39 AM
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Police recovered a live grenade from a house in Yairipok, Manipur, and safely defused it. Local residents gathered to protest the incident, demanding heightened security measures.
Acting on information, police teams reached a residential house in Yairipok and discovered an explosive device inside the premises. The area was immediately cordoned off to ensure public safety.
Bomb disposal specialists arrived and carried out the defusal procedure without any mishap. The grenade was rendered safe and removed from the site for further examination.
Following the operation, local residents assembled near the house to express their concern over the presence of such explosives in a civilian area. They shouted slogans and urged authorities to strengthen security and conduct a thorough investigation.
Senior police officials assured the public that a detailed probe is underway and that necessary steps will be taken to prevent any recurrence. No injuries were reported during the incident.
Bomb disposal specialists arrived and carried out the defusal procedure without any mishap. The grenade was rendered safe and removed from the site for further examination.
Following the operation, local residents assembled near the house to express their concern over the presence of such explosives in a civilian area. They shouted slogans and urged authorities to strengthen security and conduct a thorough investigation.
Senior police officials assured the public that a detailed probe is underway and that necessary steps will be taken to prevent any recurrence. No injuries were reported during the incident.