Bomb Blast Near Congress Leader's Residence in Manipur

A bomb explosion near the residence of Congress leader Keisham Meghachandra Singh in Thoubal district has raised concerns among local residents. The incident, which occurred around 8:15 pm, resulted in no casualties but has drawn strong condemnation from the community, particularly from the Meira Paibi women's organization. They demand accountability from the perpetrators and call for an end to such violence. The motives behind the attack remain unclear, and police are investigating the matter. This incident adds to the ongoing challenges faced by the region, which has been experiencing unrest in recent years.

By Narendra Chaudhary Sep 4, 2026, 11:57 IST

Incident Overview

The explosion took place at around 8:15 pm on Thursday

Imphal, Sept 4: A suspected hand grenade detonated near the residence of Keisham Meghachandra Singh, the leader of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP), in Thoubal district, as reported by local police.

The explosion occurred at approximately 8:15 pm on Thursday, close to the entrance of the Congress legislator's home located in Yairipok Bishnunaha, under the jurisdiction of Yairipok police station. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries.

According to a statement from the CLP leader's public relations officer, the blast is believed to have been caused by an explosive device thrown by an unidentified individual. The motives and identity of the assailant remain unknown.

Authorities suspect that the explosive was hurled by an unknown perpetrator near the legislator's residence.

Following the explosion, law enforcement quickly arrived at the scene and initiated a search operation in the vicinity.

Local women from Yairipok Bishnunaha expressed their outrage over the incident. A leader from the Meira Paibi, a women's organization, stated, “We strongly condemn the bomb blast in our residential area. Such violent acts are intolerable, especially as our community has faced hardships in recent years.”

The leader further demanded that those responsible for the explosion provide an explanation within 24 hours and urged them to refrain from similar actions in the future.

Keisham Meghachandra Singh, who represents the Wangkhem Assembly constituency in Thoubal district, previously held the position of president of the Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee before taking on the role of CLP leader.