Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 17 2010:
Unidentified armed persons hurled and exploded a hand grenade at the Kwakeithel Thounaojam Leikai residence of Ningthoujam Inakhunba (56), who is said to be the brother of former Fisheries Minister and current MLA Ningthoujam Mangi, late evening today.
Information culled from the site of the incident said that the hand grenade landed on the roof of the kitchen and exploded with a loud bang.
One 25-year old daughter of Inakhunba fainted on hearing the blast.
Apart from the destruction caused to the roof of the kitchen, many of utensils and other commodities kept in the kitchen have been damaged by bomb splinters.
One NV scooter (MN-06S/1882) which is suspected to have been used by the attackers was found abandoned along Tiddim Road and the police have retrieved the same.
Apparently, the scooter had been abandoned after it rammed into the road median.
Imphal West district police commandos conducted a search operation in and around the area after recovery of the scooter.
However, there is no report of any arrest.
It may be recalled here that one hand grenade was found at the residential gate of Inakhunba on the night of October 26 last.
Inakhunba has disclosed that KCP-Kaba Meitei faction has demanded Rs 15 lakhs from him.