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Crime
NIA arrests second suspect in Manipur's Tronglaobi IED blast, says agency
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 01:16 PM
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken into custody a second individual alleged to be involved in the IED explosion that rocked Tronglaobi in Manipur.
The National Investigation Agency announced today that it has arrested a second accused linked to the IED blast that struck the village of Tronglaobi in Manipur. The agency said the suspect was apprehended after a series of intelligence inputs and coordinated operations with local law‑enforcement agencies.
The blast, which occurred earlier this year, involved a homemade explosive device and caused significant damage to property in the area. While official casualty figures have not been released, the incident heightened security concerns across the state.
NIA officials stated that the new arrest is part of a broader effort to dismantle the network behind the attack. They added that interrogations are underway and that further arrests may follow as the investigation progresses.
Manipur’s security apparatus has been on high alert following a series of violent incidents in recent months, and the agency’s latest move underscores its commitment to curbing insurgent and extremist activities in the region.
The blast, which occurred earlier this year, involved a homemade explosive device and caused significant damage to property in the area. While official casualty figures have not been released, the incident heightened security concerns across the state.
NIA officials stated that the new arrest is part of a broader effort to dismantle the network behind the attack. They added that interrogations are underway and that further arrests may follow as the investigation progresses.
Manipur’s security apparatus has been on high alert following a series of violent incidents in recent months, and the agency’s latest move underscores its commitment to curbing insurgent and extremist activities in the region.