Overnight, three medium-intensity explosions rocked a bridge in Manipur's Kangpokpi district, causing damage. The blasts occurred close to Sapormeina along National Highway-2, linking Imphal to Dimapur in Nagaland. This incident unfolded just two days prior to the second phase of Lok Sabha elections, scheduled to take place in certain areas of Outer Manipur. According to a security official, the event transpired around 1:15 am near Sapormeina in Kangpokpi district.
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00:00 Overnight, three medium-intensity explosions rocked a bridge in Manipur's Kang Pokpi district,
00:09 causing damage. The blasts occurred close to Saparmina, along National Highway 2, linking
00:15 Imphal to Dimapur in Nagaland. This incident unfolded just two days prior to the second
00:19 phase of Lok Sabha elections, scheduled to take place in certain areas of outer Manipur.
00:24 According to a security official, the event transpired around 1.15 am near Saparmina in
00:29 Kang Pokpi district. As of now, no group has claimed responsibility for the attack,
00:34 and investigations are actively underway, stated the officials. Security forces have
00:39 cordoned off the site and surrounding areas, conducting thorough checks at nearby bridges.
00:44 This has led to restrictions on heavy traffic, causing inconvenience for commuters in the region,
00:49 according to India Today North East. During the initial phase of polling on April 19,
00:54 instances of violence were documented in various parts of Manipur.
00:57 Miscreants reportedly opened fire at a polling booth, sparking panic and disruptions.
01:02 Additionally, there were reports of damaged electronic voting machines and allegations
01:07 of coercion and intimidation in certain areas. After the conclusion of the initial phase of
01:11 the Lok Sabha elections, Manipur's Chief Electoral Officer Ramananda Nongmikapam announced
01:17 re-polling at 11 polling stations within the inner Manipur Lok Sabha constituency,
01:21 scheduled for April 22. These stations include Moirang Kampu Sajeb Upper Primary School and S.
01:28 Ibobi Primary School in the Khurai Assembly constituency, four in Kshetrigau, one in Thongju,
01:34 three in Uripok, and one in Konthujam. Additionally, in Imphal East, an elderly
01:40 man sustained injuries when a silence shot at him. On Monday evening, clash broke out between
01:45 village volunteers representing two conflicting communities in Manipur's Imphal West District,
01:49 which has a history of ethnic tensions. The police reported no casualties so far,
01:53 but both the sides have engaged in gun battles using sophisticated firearms.
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