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Bomb blast near Imphal airport sparks claims as no casualties reported
Politics
Published on 3 May 2026
A group tied the blast to bandhs and blockades
An explosion near Imphal Airport on Sunday caused alarm but no injuries or casualties were reported. The blast comes on the third anniversary of a major ethnic conflict, adding sensitivity to the incident. The Kangleipak Communist Party claimed responsibility, saying it was meant as a protest against recurring bandhs and blockades impacting the region.
- Explosion near Imphal Airport reported no casualties
- Incident follows the third anniversary of an ethnic conflict
- Kangleipak Communist Party claimed it was a protest act
- Claim targets recurring bandhs and blockades
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