Senapati, November 29: At 3.20.p.m today, an IED bomb was found planted in a toilet at D.C office Chamber, District Level Office No. 4 by Senapati police. According to a reliable source, the bomb was planted by suspected MNPF, an insurgent outfit operating in Manipur.
Interestingly, the police begun the search for the bomb following the tip given by leaders of civil organisations who were informed by the outfit through mobile text messages that the bomb threat believed to be just a mere hoax on 28th november was real. It is also said that social leaders were threaten by the suspects for covering up the truth.
According to the Superintendent of Police, Senapati, when the search was on, the sniffer dog suddenly stopped near the door of the toliet. And when the police open the toilet door, an IED bomb was found lying on top of the flasher.
On reaching the spot, this reporter found that main gate of the Block was locked, and the lock key was with O.C., Senapati Police who said that the case would be handled by police alone.
When asked why the bomb was not disposed immediately,S.P. of Senapati said that bomb squad from Imphal will arrive on Monday as they were all engaged for Prime Minister’s visit to attend conclusion ceremony of the Sangai Festival on November 30 which had started since November 21. S.P. also said he would request the help of Assam Rifle, Senapati Post by Sunday. Until the bomb is defused, the police personnel will stay vigil and guard the building, said S.P.
The incident took place when DC Jacintha Lazarus is on leave to visit her sick mother.
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