Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 13:
A grenade was hurled into the house of special contractor Ningthoujam Kumar at Elangbam Leikai Leirak Achouba by some unidentified persons today at about 6:30 am.
The younger sister-in-law of Kumar who was then cooking was hurt in the attack.
According to information received from the spot, while Premabati (46), w/o Kumar's younger brother Yaima, was cooking, the grenade exploded on the roof of the kitchen with a loud sound.
Due to explosion, the tin roof was bored for about 1.5 feet in radius.
Premabati was hit by shrapnel in the back, right buttock and right calf.
She is being treated at RIMS.
It is suspected that the grenade was hurled by some unidentified persons coming in a white van.
Moments before the explosion, a white van was seen parked just East to Kumar's house and the van was seen speeding away towards Kha-Imphal road after the explosion.
It is said that N Kumar is secretary of All Manipur Hills and Valley Contractors' Association.
Some nine months back there was an incident in which strong words were exchanged between Kumar and some men who identified themselves as cadres of NSCN (K) concerning deduction of certain percentage from the Association for the outfit.
There was also a incident of firing at his gate about a month back.