Three killed, four injured in Manipur blast

Imphal, December 21

Three labourers were killed and four others seriously injured in a powerful IED blast in Imphal on Sunday.

The police said the IED planted by roadside near Imphal market exploded killing three labourers and injuring four others. The injured have been rushed to the hospital.

The labourers, all non-Manipuris, had gathered for tea in Khoyathong area, which is about 1 km away from Imphal city police office in the main market complex, when the IED exploded around 6 am.

The dead have been identified as Shiv Yadav (35), Lalan (35) and Kusum Pandit (60).

The four injured have been admitted to the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences  Hospital, where the condition of one of the injured is stated to be critical.

With today’s incident, the number of non-Manipuris killed in the state this year has gone up to nine.

Chief Minister O. Ibobi Singh and Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam, who also holds the Home portfolio, have condemned the incident and ordered strict action against the culprits. — PTI