IT News
Imphal, April 10:
A hand grenade was found at the residence of Dr. Guru Aribam Sunilkumar Sharma, Director of the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), early this morning. The incident occurred at Brahmapur Guru Aribam Leikai in Imphal East district.
According to police sources, the grenade was spotted by members of Dr. Sunilkumar’s family around 6:30 AM. The device had its safety pin removed, indicating it was likely thrown with the intention to explode.
Personnel from Porompat Police Station, along with the state’s Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad, promptly reached the location and was defused safely at the site and later detonated at the Nongmaiching foothills.
A case has been registered in connection with the incident. So far, no individual or group has claimed responsibility for the act.