Imphal, July 21: Unidentified persons exploded a hand grenade at the resident of retired BDO, Maibam Ibotombi (60), s/o Lairen of Yairipok Bishnunaha Pukhri Achouba Mapal on yesterday midnight, according to police.
Ibotombi, who is currently leading a mass protest against the construction of a power sub-station at the campus of Yairipok Aided High School, said that he had not received threat for any underground armed group.
He also condemned the attack and appealed the concerned party to clarify on the incident.
The explosion did not cause any casualty.
Meanwhile , KCP Poirei Meitei Lup has claimed responsibility to the blasting of the hand grenade at Maibam Ibotombi’s residence.