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One person killed in explosion at Singjamei, Imphal: Police
A bomb exploded in front of roadside shops at Singjamei Makha Chongtham Leikai, Imphal West district, killing one person. The blast occurred at 12:10 am on May 15, 2026, with police stating the deceased may have been carrying the explosive device; a two-wheeler was damaged and the body was sent for postmortem. Police have started an investigation, and no group had claimed responsibility as of the report.
Why It Matters
The incident contributes to a sequence of violence in Manipur and raises questions about security and the effectiveness of policing in the region.
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Explosion in Singjamei, Imphal kills one; investigation begins
May 15, 2026
A bomb exploded in front of roadside shops at Singjamei Makha Chongtham Leikai under Singjamei Police Station in Imphal West district at 12:10 am on May 15, 2026. The incident resulted in the death of one person, who has not yet been identified. A two-wheeler at the site was damaged. The body was sent to the mortuary of the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences hospital for postmortem examination. Police said the deceased was suspected to have been carrying the explosive device. Investigations have been initiated, and no armed group had claimed responsibility for the incident as of the filing of the report.