New Delhi: Two toddlers were killed and their mother injured after suspected militants launched a bomb attack on a civilian residence in Bishnupur district of Manipur early Tuesday morning.
The incident occurred around 1 a.m. in Moirang Tronglaobi when an explosive reportedly fired by suspected militants struck a residential house. According to officials, the victims were asleep in their bedroom when the bomb exploded inside the home.
A five year old boy and his six month old sister died instantly in the blast. Their mother sustained injuries in the attack and was later provided medical attention. The sudden explosion caused severe damage to the house and left the family and the local community in shock.
Moirang Tronglaobi is located in a low lying area close to the hill districts, including Churachandpur district. The region has witnessed repeated incidents of firing and militant activity during the height of the ethnic violence that affected the state in 2023 and 2024.
The attack drew sharp condemnation from local leaders and authorities. Thokchom Shanti Singh, a legislator from the Bharatiya Janata Party, strongly denounced the incident and described it as a brutal act of violence. He alleged that the attack was carried out by armed Kuki militants and called it an act of terrorism.
He expressed deep grief over the loss of the two young children and extended condolences to the bereaved family. Singh stated that such inhuman acts have no place in society and must be condemned in the strongest terms.
The tragic incident has once again highlighted the fragile security situation in parts of Manipur, where tensions linked to ethnic conflict have periodically erupted into violence. Authorities are expected to investigate the attack and strengthen security in the affected areas as concerns over civilian safety continue to grow.
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