Blast in a market place in Imphal, 4 killed

Imphal: At least four people, including a student, were killed and a few others injured when a powerful bomb exploded near an educational institution in Imphal West district of Manipur this afternoon.

Suspected militants tied the bomb to a two wheeler and it exploded at around 2 pm killing four persons on the spot, official sources said.

The injured were admitted to hospital, they said, adding police have rushed to the spot.

No group has claimed responsibility so far.