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One injured in twin blasts in Manipur

Imphal, Aug 10: A child was injured in an IED explosion near a BSF camp while a low-intensity blast caused panic near the Manipur University gate in Imphal East and Imphal West districts respectively.

A senior police officer said a suspected Improvised Explosive Device went off at about 9 AM near o a BSF camp at Moirangpurel area, injuring a seven-year-old girl Tinoi in Imphal East district.

Manipur: Blast rocks Imphal

According to reports came earlier, five people were injured in another low intensity blast occured outside Manipur University. The bomb was planted in a drum by some unidentified persons.

The back-to-back blasts come at a time when security forces have stepped up vigil ahead of Independence Day.

On Monday last, two BSF personnel were injured at Kangpokpi area in Senapati district.

OneIndia News

(With inputs from PTI)

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