Grenade event in Manipur, Kongpal Mutum Leikai, Imphal East District area, India on Mon 2nd November 2026

The proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party- Miyamgi Fingang Lanmi (KCP-MFL) claimed responsibility for twin explosions targeting the residences of two persons in Imphal West and Imphal East Districts, Manipur, on November 2, reports Northeast Now. The explosions targeted the residence of local singer Adhikarimayum Premananda Sharma alias Raju Nong at Thangmeiband Yumnam Leikai in Imphal West and the residence of Yambem Victor at Kongpal Mutum Leikai in Imphal East. The evening explosion at Victor’s residence damaged three vehicles parked in the courtyard. An unexploded grenade recovered from the site was subsequently neutralised by a bomb disposal squad. Police registered multiple cases and initiated investigations into the attacks. In a statement issued by its ‘media coordinator’ A. Luwangba on November 3, KCP said its armed wing, MFL had deployed its Special Task Force to carry out the attacks. The outfit alleged that Sharma had repeatedly defied its warnings, while Victor was targeted over alleged illicit dealings connected with the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS). KCP threatened further retaliation against both individuals if they failed to change their conduct.