The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken a significant step towards justice by filing a chargesheet against two individuals linked to the IED blast that shook Manipur last year. This incident, which occurred in June, resulted in injuries to three individuals and caused extensive damage to public and private properties in the Kwakta area of Bishnupur district.
The accused, identified as Seiminlun Gangte, also known as Minlun, and Mohammed Noor Hussain, alias Tomba or Mohammed Nur Hasan, have been implicated in the blast that occurred on a bridge connecting Phougakchao Ikhai Awang Leikai and Kwakta at 7:10 pm on June 21, 2023. The NIA has charged them under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), Explosive Substances Act 1908, and Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, 1984.
The explosion, caused by a bomb-laden Mahindra Scorpio SUV, caused severe damage to the bridge, electric poles, electrical infrastructure, and nearby residences. The repercussions of this heinous act were felt not only by the immediate victims but also by the community at large.
Following the incident, the Manipur government handed over the case to the NIA on June 24, 2023, citing the involvement of insurgents within the state and beyond its borders. Subsequent investigations led to the arrest of Noor Hussain on October 16, who confessed to driving the vehicle carrying the IED and parking it on the Kwakta bridge. His accomplice, Seiminlun Gangte, was apprehended on November 2 and later identified as the mastermind behind the attack.
The NIA’s probe revealed that Gangte had orchestrated the blast with the aim of instilling fear and disrupting the movement of security forces, civilians, and essential supplies in the region. He recruited accomplices to conduct reconnaissance of the target area and execute the explosion, demonstrating a calculated and malicious intent to cause harm.
Efforts are currently underway to track down other individuals involved in the case, as the NIA continues its thorough investigation to ensure that all perpetrators are brought to justice. The repercussions of this incident serve as a stark reminder of the need for vigilance and swift action against those who seek to sow chaos and destruction in our communities..
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