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IMPHAL: A succession of bombs, suspected to have been planted by militants, exploded at Saiton Nganukon village of Manipur’s Bishnupur Monday, injuring two people and triggering a backlash against security forces for what villagers alleged was slipshod surveillance, reports Donald Sairem.The explosions began 5.30am with two IEDs damaging the abandoned residence of Salam Mani, who is living in a relief camp at Keibul Lamjao since ethnic violence erupted in May 2023. At 8.45am, a pair of IEDs went off 200m away, injuring retired CRPF trooper Soibam Sanatomba (51), and Nongthombam Indubala (37). Both were admitted to a govt hospital with splinter injuries, but are reported to be out of danger. Some unexploded IEDs were found later and safely disposed of, officials said.Several organisations have announced a 24-hour statewide shutdown beginning Wednesday midnight to protest the incident.(With inputs from PTI)
