Militants hurl grenade at Manipur minister’s residence

October 20, 2011 09:30 am | Updated August 02, 2016 03:19 pm IST - Imphal

Unidentified militants exploded a powerful bomb at the private residence of a Manipur minister in Bishenpur district, police said on Thursday.

However, there was no report of any casualty.

The ultras yesterday hurled the grenade at the residence of Social Welfare minister N.Loken at Nambol Leimapokpam and it exploded near its gate, they said.

The minister and his family members were not present at the house when the incident took place as they stay at government quarters at Babupara area, police said.

Police are investigating whether the attack was connected with monetary demand or some other matter.

No individual or group so far has claimed the responsibility for the attack.

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