1 killed, 6 injured in twin blasts in Manipur

A labourer was killed and six others were injured when suspected militants exploded two bombs in Thoubal district of Manipur, police said.

The remote-controlled bombs went off at around 11.45 pm on Wednesday killing Lali Kumar, 30, who hailed from Punjab, on the spot. The injured were admitted to the Regional Institute of Medical Science and Hospital. All the labourers were engaged in the construction of a house.

The police and central forces from nearby Pallel police station rushed to the spot and searched the area.