Imphal: The proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) has claimed responsibility for twin explosions targeting two residences in Manipur’s Imphal East and Imphal West districts on Monday, which caused property damage.
The explosions occurred at the residences of local singer Adhikarimayum Premananda Sharma, popularly known as Raju Nong, in Thangmeiband Yumnam Leikai in Imphal West, near the Manipur Legislative Assembly, and Yambem Victor in Kongpal Mutum Leikai in Imphal East, police sources said.
The evening blast at Victor’s residence damaged three vehicles parked in the courtyard. An unexploded grenade found at the site was subsequently recovered and neutralised by a bomb disposal squad.
Police have registered multiple cases in connection with the attacks and initiated investigations to identify and apprehend those involved.
In a press release issued by its media coordinator A. Luwangba on Tuesday, the KCP said its armed wing, the Miyamgi Fingang Lanmi (MFL), had deployed its Special Task Force to carry out the attacks.
The outfit claimed the attack on Sharma’s residence was carried out because he had repeatedly defied the armed group and ignored warnings issued over the past three years.
It alleged that the attack on Victor’s residence was linked to his involvement in illicit dealings connected with the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS). The group claimed it had issued direct warnings via phone to Victor to stop the alleged activities.
The KCP warned both individuals of further retaliation if they failed to change their conduct within an unspecified timeframe.
The outfit also cautioned against the unauthorised use of its name by external groups for extortion and other illegal activities, claiming such actions brought disrepute to the organisation.