Grenade thrown at airline manager’s house in Manipur; third such attack: Police
A grenade was thrown at the residence of an airline manager in Manipur, marking the third such attack on airline cargo establishments in the region. The grenade, which failed to explode, was identified as a 36-HE type and was later defused by the police. This incident follows previous attacks linked to unrest between local communities and allegations of smuggling involving airline managers.
- ▪The grenade attack occurred at the home of Thokchom Brojen in Imphal East district around 1:42 AM.
- ▪This incident is the third attack on airline cargo establishments in recent weeks.
- ▪The Kangleipak Communist Party claimed responsibility for a previous explosion at Imphal International Airport.
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Grenade thrown at airline manager’s house in Manipur; third such attack: PoliceOfficers confirmed the incident took place around 1.42am at the residence of Thokchom Brojen in Bashikhong, Imphal East districtPublished on: May 23, 2026 6:02 PM ISTBy Thomas Ngangom, ImphalShare viaCopy link Unidentified person on Saturday attempted a grenade attack at the residence of the Air India cargo service manager in Manipur’s Imphal East district, marking the third bomb attack on airline cargo establishments.Police confirmed the bomb as a 36-HE grenade.
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