Manipur: Two Hand Grenades Recovered Near MP Sanajaoba Leishemba Residence
Security personnel found two hand grenades on September 1, 2025, near Bal Vidya Mandir School, roughly 50 metres from the Palace Compound — the residence of Rajya Sabha MP Leishemba Sanajaoba in Imphal. CRPF jawans on routine duty spotted the devices at the school gate; a Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) examined them and reported both grenades were missing detonators, meaning they could not be triggered as found. Police registered a case at Porompat police station and launched an investigation to identify who placed the explosives and why.
Quick timeline — what we know so far
- Date & place: On September 1, 2025, CRPF jawans posted at Bal Vidya Mandir School (Palace Compound area, Imphal) spotted two suspicious objects at the school’s main gate. The site is located about 50 metres from the Rajya Sabha MP’s residence.
- Response: Security personnel alerted local police and a Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) was rushed to the spot. The BDDS examined the devices and determined they were hand grenades but lacked detonators, making them incapable of being triggered as found.
- Investigation: An FIR was lodged at Porompat police station; police launched inquiries to identify the handlers and motive behind placing the devices so close to the Palace Compound.
FAQs (Five Unique Questions & Answers)
Q1: Were the grenades live and could they have exploded?
A1: The Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad reported both grenades were missing detonators, which meant they were not in a condition to be triggered at the time they were found. However, with proper components, such devices could be made functional, so the BDDS removed them for forensic analysis and safe disposal.
Q2: How close were the grenades to the MP’s residence?
A2: Reports say the devices were recovered at the main gate of Bal Vidya Mandir School, approximately 50 metres from the Palace Compound — the location of Rajya Sabha MP Leishemba Sanajaoba’s home. That proximity is why the discovery attracted immediate high-level attention.
Q3: Has anyone been arrested in connection with placing the grenades?
A3: As of the latest verified reports at the time of writing, police have registered a case at Porompat police station and launched an investigation; no public official arrest announcement had been made. Watch for official police briefings for confirmed updates.
Q4: Could this incident be politically motivated?
A4: Motive is the key investigatory question. While placement near a high-profile residence suggests the possibility of intimidation or political signalling, investigators require forensic and digital evidence to establish motive. Until such evidence is released, attributing political intent remains speculative.
Q5: What should local schools and parents do now?
A5: Practical steps include following official advisories, cooperating with security checks, ensuring children know safe routes and reporting channels, and seeking counselling support if needed. Schools should coordinate with police/CRPF to maintain heightened vigilance until investigators advise otherwise.
