Grenade explosion outside Neurosurgeon's residence in Imphal, probe on

Imphal: In a shocking incident, the neighbourhood surrounding the residence of a neurosurgeon in Imphal was rocked by an alleged grenade explosion, resulting in widespread panic among the residents and leaving a 7-year-old child injured.  

The doctor whose residence was targeted has been identified as Dr Mayanglambam Amitkumar, a neurosurgeon at Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS) hospital, at Bhramapur Nahabam Leikai, Imphal East district.

According to the police investigation, two explosive devices were discovered outside his residence which are believed to be hand grenades. One of the bombs exploded under Amitkumar’s car, setting it on fire, while the other remained unexploded in front of the car. 

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As per a HT news report, the incident occurred around 7:50 pm outside Dr Amit Kumar's residence sending shockwaves through the area. This caused panic in the neighbourhood. Due to the blast, a four-wheeler owned by Amitkumar caught fire causing injuries to a 7-year-old child at the residence.

Following the blast, the Manipur Police were informed immediately who rushed to the spot with the Bomb Disposal Squad at around 9.30 pm and safely defused the unexploded grenade. Further, the team seized the bomb for further investigation. 

During the investigation, Dr Amit said the miscreants suspected of throwing the bomb asked about his house location from locals in the area. He said "Two unknown persons arrived on a two-wheeler and enquired with locals about a person called Gunamani. After the locals said they knew nobody by that name, the bike-borne people then asked about me after which the locals guided them to my house."

The police have registered a case in this regard and an investigation is underway to determine why the doctor's house was a target of the bomb blast and catch the perpetrators behind the attack.

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