Imphal, April 11: The investigation into the deadly bomb attack at Tronglaobi in Manipur’s Bishnupur district is ongoing, with search operations continuing in the area, State Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam said on April 11.
Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the 176th death anniversary observance of Maharaja Nara Singh at Kangla Fort, the minister stated that authorities are actively pursuing leads but refrained from disclosing further details due to the sensitive nature of the investigation.
He confirmed that security forces have intensified operations following the blast and are working to identify and apprehend those responsible. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of April 7, involved an explosion at a residence in Tronglaobi, resulting in the death of two children and leaving their mother injured.
Responding to public demands for the replacement of central forces with state forces in peripheral areas, Konthoujam said the government is considering a phased approach. He noted that while efforts are being made to redeploy central forces to upper hill regions and replace them with state personnel, immediate implementation remains difficult due to manpower constraints.
The presence of a nearby Central Reserve Police Force camp has triggered widespread public anger, with protests erupting in the region after the attack. Demonstrators have condemned the incident and called for the withdrawal of central forces, demanding increased deployment of state forces to enhance local security and accountability.
With tensions still prevailing, security agencies have stepped up surveillance and operations, while the investigation continues to uncover the circumstances behind the attack.
