Imphal, April 7: A women’s organisation, Imagi Meira, has strongly condemned the bomb blast at Tronglaobi Awang Leikai in Moirang that killed two children and left their mother injured, while raising concerns over the effectiveness of the state’s peace and reconciliation process.
In a statement, the group said the incident has intensified doubts about ongoing efforts to restore normalcy in Manipur. Following the blast, residents and members of various civil society organisations gathered at the site, expressing shock and anger over the attack.
Convenor Thokchom Sujata said the father of the victims is a Border Security Force personnel currently posted in Bihar, and termed it “deeply unfortunate” that his family was targeted while he was serving the nation. She alleged the involvement of suspected militants in the attack.
Sujata also criticised the state government, stating that despite repeated assurances of peace by Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, civilians, including children, continue to be affected by violence.
The victims’ family recounted the incident with grief, stating that the attack occurred around 1 am while they were asleep. Grandfather Babuton Oinam said both children were killed in the blast, while their mother sustained serious injuries and is undergoing treatment.
He added that his son is a Border Security Force personnel posted in Bihar, and that the family had recently come to the village, planning to return in May before the tragedy struck.
Oinam also raised concerns over security arrangements, noting that forces are stationed near the village and questioning how such an incident could take place. The organisation has demanded accountability, seeking clarity on the circumstances of the attack and identification of those responsible, along with concrete measures to prevent similar incidents.
