Panic spread through parts of Manipur’s Bishnupur district on Monday morning after a series of improvised explosive device (IED) blasts took place at an abandoned house in the Saiton–Nganukon area. The explosions happened in the early hours of the day and left two people injured, leading to security forces rushing to the spot and launching search operations. According to local reports, the first two blasts were heard between 5:40 am and 5:55 am, when most residents were still inside their homes. A third explosion took place later at around 8:30 am, further alarming people in the neighbourhood. The abandoned house where the blasts occurred is located under Phougakchao police station limits and falls within an area covered by CRPF security deployment. Officials said that explosive devices had been planted inside the deserted house. The repeated blasts caused fear in nearby localities as loud sounds echoed through the area. Residents said the early-morning silence made the explosions sound even more frightening, and many people came out of their homes in confusion and concern.
During the second blast, two local residents were injured when they reportedly went near the abandoned house to check what had happened after hearing the first explosion.
The injured have been identified as:
* Nongthombam Indubala Devi (37), wife of late N. Bishworjit Singh of Saiton Haiyaikon Maning Leikai
* Soibam Sanatomba (details awaited)
Both sustained injuries due to the impact of the explosion. They were soon assisted by neighbours and later shifted for medical attention. Authorities said further medical updates would follow once assessments are complete. Soon after the blasts, security personnel reached the location and cordoned off the area. A thorough search and sanitisation operation was carried out to ensure there were no more explosive devices left nearby. Teams carefully inspected the house and surrounding localities to prevent any further risk to residents. Police are still trying to determine who planted the IEDs and whether the house was deliberately targeted. Investigators are also looking into whether the blasts were meant to cause injuries or simply to create fear in the region.
