Manipur: Eight killed and 10 injured in Imphal explosion

GUWAHATI: In a powerful explosion in Manipur eight people were killed and over 10 injured on Friday.

Police sources told ET, “Militants exploded powerful bomb Nagamapal area in Imphal West district of Manipur. The bomb was planted in a shop and explosion took place around 7.45 pm. The victims of the blast are believed to be non-Manipuri persons.”

Sources said no militant outfit has claimed the responsibility fort the blast. “There are several militants’ outfits operating in the state.”