Bomb explosion before Manipur CM's visit to Kangpokpi district
Imphal, Oct 19 : Unidentified miscreants triggered a powerful blast at a market place in Manipur's Kangpokpi district, few hours before Chief Minister N Biren Singh's scheduled visit there, police said on Friday.
The blast took place near the post office at Kangpokpi Bazaar, under the jurisdiction of Kangpokpi police station, shortly after Thursday midnight, the police said.
The blast occurred at around 1.10 am and there was no report of any casualty, a senior police officer told PTI, adding, only two cars were damaged in the incident.
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh was supposed to visit a place near Kangpokpi Bazar on Friday to lay the foundation stone for construction of a women's market, and a transit accommodation for doctors and teachers, officials said.
The chief minister's programme was scheduled to start from 10 am Friday and it was not postponed due to the blast, they said.
Located around 45 km away from the state capital Imphal, the site of the blast is hardly one km away from where chief minister N Biren Singh and Social Welfare Minister Nemcha attended the programme on Friday, the officials said.
Meanwhile, the state police have stepped up security to ensure that such violent activities do not happen in future, the police officer said.
An investigation has been initiated, the police officer added.
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Sandeshkhali woman alleges fake rape complaint, says made to sign blank paper
Sandeshkhali: A woman from Sandeshkhali has accused individuals associated with the BJP of orchestrating a false rape complaint in her name. This accusation has escalated the already intense political fight between the ruling Trinamool Congress and the BJP as elections loom large.
The woman claimed that she was coerced into signing a blank paper by a person named Piyali, who allegedly then fabricated a rape complaint against local Trinamool leaders. The woman further said that she and her family have faced threats for speaking out against Piyali.
Trinamool MP Sushmita Dev lambasted the BJP for intimidating the brave women of Sandeshkhali, accusing them of deceit and exploiting the dignity of women for political gain.
In response, the BJP dismissed Trinamool's claims as a belated attempt at damage control. Party spokesperson Priyanka Tibrewal questioned Trinamool's silence over the past months and challenged the authenticity of their sudden outcry.
Amidst the turmoil, the Trinamool Congress has lodged a complaint with the Election Commission against several BJP leaders, including Suvendu Adhikari, for allegedly concocting false allegations in the Sandeshkhali matter.
Sandeshkhali, a remote island in North 24 Parganas, gained national attention when residents accused local strongman Sheikh Shahjahan and his associates of various crimes. Shahjahan, expelled by Trinamool, was arrested after being on the run for over a month and is now in CBI custody.
A recent video featuring a local BJP leader, purportedly admitting to the fabrication of rape complaints, has further fueled the controversy. However, the BJP claims the video was doctored, filing a police complaint in this regard.
