Overview
- The first explosion struck an abandoned house in Ngaukon under Phougakchao police jurisdiction early Monday, followed by a second blast about 200 metres away around 8:45 am as residents gathered.
- The injured were identified as Sanatomba Singh and Indubala Devi, who sustained splinter wounds and were admitted to a government hospital where they are out of danger.
- Police secured the locations, opened a probe and increased security, while locals confronted security personnel and dismantled a nearby makeshift bunker over alleged lapses.
- Separate joint operations in recent hours led to the arrest of five militants from KCP, PLA and RPF in Thoubal, Bishnupur and Imphal West, with recoveries including firearms, grenades, wireless sets and around 100 kg of explosives.
- Political and civil-society groups condemned the blasts as the BJP demanded arrests, several organisations announced a 24-hour shutdown from Wednesday midnight, and COCOMI sought a transparent, time-bound investigation.