According to sources, the bomb was found placed at the veranda of the residence of Sanatomba who was declared ‘Wanted’ by the NIA for allegedly involving in the bomb attack at an Army convoy at Singhat sub division of Churachandpur on November 14, 2021.
A team of Manipur Police Bomb Disposal Squad collected the bombs at 3.25 am and safely detonated them at the Firing Range of 4th IRB in Maphou around 6. 35 am.
A note with the warning “MI Khan, you cannot contest the upcoming general election, 2022. This is the first and final warning. You won’t be spared the next time” was found in a bag.