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Midnight blast in Imphal Singjamei Bazaar kills one as investigators hunt rider and device source

India
Published on 15 May 2026
Midnight blast in Imphal Singjamei Bazaar kills one as investigators hunt rider and device source

Early probe suggests the rider may have transported it

A midnight blast rocked Singjamei Bazaar in Imphal on May 14, killing one person and triggering panic among residents and shop owners. The explosion struck within the Singjamei Police Station jurisdiction, drawing security forces who cordoned off the area as investigations began. Early leads indicate the deceased may have been transporting the device, arriving moments before detonation on a motorbike. Forensic teams are examining the scene to identify the victim and determine the device type and whether it was an accident or a planned attack.

  • Blast occurred around midnight on May 14 in Imphal
  • Singjamei Bazaar area was hit under Singjamei Police Station
  • One person reportedly died in the explosion
  • Investigators suspect the rider may have been transporting the device
  • Forensic teams are checking device type and intended target
  • No group has claimed responsibility so far
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This summarization was done by Beige for a story published on RepublicRepublic

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