2 powerful bombs explode near Imphal

, Jan 1: Two powerful bombs exploded in Shingjamei area near Imphal, police said.

The Improvised Explosive Devices ( IED) were exploded through a remote-controlled device when people were celebrating New Year Day around 5.30 AM.

A team of police and CRPF rushed to the spot and cordoned off the area before launching a search operation.

Different social organisations have appealed to militants not to explode bombs in crowded area.

PTI