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RAF constable wounded in grenade blast in Imphal East, Manipur
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 09 Oct 2026, 12:17 PM
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A head constable of the Revolutionary Armed Forces (RAF) was injured when a grenade exploded in Imphal East district of Manipur, officials said.
Manipur's Imphal East district witnessed a grenade explosion on [date not provided], injuring a head constable of the Revolutionary Armed Forces (RAF). The constable sustained injuries and was immediately taken to a nearby medical facility for treatment, according to local authorities.
Police and security agencies have cordoned off the blast site and are conducting a preliminary investigation to determine the source of the explosive device. No further casualties or damage have been reported so far.
The incident underscores the volatile security situation in parts of Manipur, where armed confrontations and unexploded ordnance have been a recurring concern. Authorities have urged residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.
The injured constable's condition is being monitored, and a detailed report is expected from the district police once the investigation progresses.
Police and security agencies have cordoned off the blast site and are conducting a preliminary investigation to determine the source of the explosive device. No further casualties or damage have been reported so far.
The incident underscores the volatile security situation in parts of Manipur, where armed confrontations and unexploded ordnance have been a recurring concern. Authorities have urged residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.
The injured constable's condition is being monitored, and a detailed report is expected from the district police once the investigation progresses.