People condemn Langol Blast — police robs a cock

People residing at Langol area condemned yesterday’s IED blast that injured nine including a woman at the residence of a Naga People Front (NPF) candidate Keishing Leishiyo of Ukhrul’s Phungyar constituency at Langol in Imphal West near Shija Hospital.
Two including the lady were said to be critical and being hospitalised at Shija Hospital and Research Institute, said Phamila Duithong who was among the protestors at Langol today. “We condemn the violence that attempted the lives of the civilians”, said Phamila.
Police bomb expert had opined that the bomb was planted ahead and used a remote device to blast it, added Phamila.
The protestors also condemned police for robbing a cock from a neighbouring resident. A lady named Bliss said, while the people were busy at the hospital a police personnel in the name of its inquiry took away a cock saying that they should bribe his senior police officer.
The IED the blast took place at around 5:00 last night. The father of the candidate, K. Shamphang was among the victims of the blast. All of them were rushed to the Shija Hospital and Research Institute.
The demonstrators at the rally urged to reveal who and why the attack conducted.
The state legislative assembly election will be conducted tomorrow and on March 8.