Archive · 29 Aug 2026
Bomb Blast at Manipur BJP MLA’s Residence Raises Security Concerns
A bomb exploded at the home of Manipur lawmaker Sapam Ranjan Singh.
It happened around 1:30 in the morning while he was inside.
The bomb went off in the backyard and made a small hole in the ground.
It also slightly damaged the walls around the house.
Nobody was hurt, but people became worried because many families live nearby.
The people who set off the bomb have not been identified.
Police are investigating what happened.
The chief minister and local protesters called for action against those responsible.
An unidentified group detonated a bomb at BJP MLA Sapam Ranjan Singh’s residence in Imphal West, Manipur.
The blast occurred around 1:30 a.m. on Friday while Singh was at home.
The explosion took place in the backyard, creating a small crater and causing minor compound-wall damage.
No injuries were reported, although the blast caused panic in the densely populated residential area.
Police opened an investigation, while the chief minister condemned the attack and local Meira Paibis demanded action.
- Who
- BJP MLA and state government spokesperson Sapam Ranjan Singh was the target; the perpetrators remain unidentified.
- What
- A bomb exploded at Singh’s private residence, causing minor damage but no injuries.
- When
- Around 1:30 a.m. on Friday.
- Where
- Konthoujam Mayai Leikai in Imphal West, Manipur.
- Why
- The motive and identity of those responsible are not known; Singh said there had been no prior threat or known enmity.
- Target
- Sapam Ranjan Singh’s private residence
- Location
- Konthoujam Mayai Leikai, Imphal West, Manipur
- Time
- Around 1:30 a.m. on Friday
- Damage
- A small crater and minor damage to the compound walls
- Casualties
- No injuries were reported
- Investigation
- Police registered a case and initiated an investigation
- Official response
- Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh condemned the blast as a senseless and barbaric attack and promised action
