17 killed in a massive bomb explosion in Manipur
IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency
Guwahati, India, Oct 22, IRNA
India-Northeast-Blast
At least 17 people were killed and more than 18 injured in a massive bomb explosion in Imphal, Manipur's capital, Tuesday, two days after a blast near the Chief Minister's official residence here, the police said.
"A bomb kept in a moped went off around 8 pm, killing 15 people and injuring at least 18," Imphal superintendent of Police Radheshyam said.
Three of the injured succumbed to their injuries in hospitals.
The blast took place close to a Manipur Police commando complex, which is a residential area.
"We are not yet sure if any of the police commandos are among those killed or injured," Radheshyam said.
The injured have been rushed to various hospitals in the capital city.
This is by far the biggest bomb attack in Manipur's capital, a heavily guarded city that has seen frequent bomb or grenade attacks.
On Sunday, a bomb exploded close to Chief Minister Ibobi Singh's residence but there were no casualties.
A caller claiming to be a member of the People's Revolutionary Party of Kamgleipak (PREPAK), a separatist group, said the outfit was behind Sunday's blast near the Chief Minister's heavily fortified residence.
No one has claimed responsibility yet for Tuesday's deadly attack that has set off panic in the city.
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