Manipur: Former MLA's wife killed in bomb blast
Imphal (PTI): A former MLA's wife was killed in a bomb blast in Manipur's Kangpokpi district, officials said on Sunday. The bomb blast was triggered at a house adjacent to that of former Saikul MLA Yamthong Haokip on Saturday evening, they said.
Sapam Charubala, the second wife of Haokip, was injured in the blast and was taken to a health facility in Saikul but later succumbed to her injuries, the officials said.
Haokip was also in his house when the blast took place but he was not injured in the incident.
Police are investigating the matter.
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Davangere South bypoll: Congress ahead by narrow lead after 14th round
Davangere: The Congress candidate is leading in the Davangere South Assembly by-election after the completion of the 14th round of counting.
According to the latest figures, the Congress has secured 46,460 votes, while the BJP stands at 39,037 votes, trailing by 7,423 votes.
The SDPI candidate has polled 15,303 votes so far.
Counting is still underway, and final results are awaited.
