Imphal: Two persons including a non-Manipuri labourer were injured when a powerful bomb exploded at Uripok area in Manipur`s Imphal West district today, official sources said.

The bomb planted by suspected militants in a shop exploded at around 2:30 pm injuring the two and destroying a Maruti van parked nearby, the sources said. They said the injured persons identified as Upendra Kumar from Sitamari village in Bihar and L. Kaoba of Langthabal area in Imphal West district were admitted to the Regional Institute of Medical Hospital and Sciences. No individiul or group has claimed responsibility.

PTI