A powerful bomb exploded outside the residence of a Manipur Member of Legislative Assembly, causing structural damage and rattling the surrounding neighborhood. Fortunately, no casualties or injuries were reported following the blast.
Condemning the violence, the Chief Minister termed the incident an unacceptable "attack on democracy" and promised swift action against those responsible. State security forces have cordoned off the perimeter to gather forensic evidence.
The targeted lawmaker stated that he had received no prior threats and harbored no personal enmities, leaving investigators searching for motives behind the brazen attack.
