A bomb exploded inside the residence of Manipur Minister Khashim Vashum in Ukhrul late Saturday night. No casualties were reported till the filing of this report.
According to Ukhrul Times, the incident occurred around 8.40 pm on Saturday. However, the minister was not home at the time of the explosion.
A video clip by Ukhrul Times shows Ukhrul police assessing the situation having arrived at the spot.
Khashim Vashum is an MLA of the Naga People's Front (NPF) from Chingai AC and holds the portfolio of the Minister of Veterinary & Animal Husbandry and Transport in the BJP-led coalition government.
Till the filing of this report, no casualties were reported nor any group has claimed responsibility for the blast.