IMPHAL, May 19: Unidentified persons suspected to be militants placed a Chinese hand grenade at the courtyard of an Associate Prof of Manipur University at Thamnapokpi Mayai Leikai under Moirang police station this early morning, police said.<\/p>\n
Police said the bomb was apparently planted by cadres of KCP (MC) in connection with non-payment of a monetary demand of Rs three lakh issued to Moirangthem Premjit, an Associate Prof of Manipur University and his brother, Ranjit who is an Indian Army soldier.<\/p>\n
The hand grenade was found at the courtyard of Premjit around 6 am and an envelope was also attached to the bomb wherein a short note was written as ‘Last warning to both the brothers.”<\/p>\n
Premjit is presently staying at Keishampat Leimajam Leikai, Imphal West and that it was likely that some cadres of KCP (MC) planted the bomb as a warning in connection with a Rs three lakh demand to both the brothers, the police added.<\/p>\n
The bomb was removed by a team of commandos and personnel of 5\/9 Gurkha Regiment, they said.<\/p>\n\n
Read more \/ Original news source: http:\/\/kanglaonline.com\/2012\/05\/grenade-threat\/<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"