Security forces seized two unexploded hand grenades near Bal Vidya Mandir in Imphal on Monday. The spot is also located less than 50 metres from the residence of Rajya Sabha MP Leishemba Sanajaoba, a descendant of the erstwhile royal family of Manipur.
Official sources said the explosives were discovered at around 9.30 am during a routine recce by the personnel of B/66 Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), who have been stationed inside the school. The grenades were found lying close to the main gate of the school compound.
A Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS), along with personnel from the Imphal East district police, was immediately dispatched to the spot. The police later confirmed that both explosives had missing detonators, which rendered them incapable of being triggered.
The seizure of explosives in such a sensitive location has raised security concerns, given the close proximity to the Manipur palace compound as well as the Shree Shree Govindajee temple, considered one of the most important Vaishnavite temples in the state.
The police station concerned has registered a First Information Report in connection with the incident. No militant outfits or underground groups have claimed responsibility for planting the grenades.
