Imphal, Apr 4 (PTI) Five people were injured in a powerful Improvised Explosive Device blast in between Phungreitang and Viewland area in Ukhrul district on Monday evening, police said today.

All five injured, who were non-Manipuris residing in the state and included four shopkeepers and a cart puller, have been admitted to Ukhrul district hospital for treatment.

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Two of them, Sanjay Kumar Kumar Prasad and Mangal Mahaton hailing from Bihar who lived in Viewland, have been referred to a hospital in Imphal for specialised treatment. They received injuries on their back and legs.

The other three are out of danger, according to officials.

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Police are yet to establish the motive behind the blast which left a small crater on the road.

Unidentified miscreants had triggered the bomb planted underneath a cart.

Following the blast, district police personnel and troops of Assam Rifles rushed to the spot and conducted a search operation. However no suspect has been detained so far, nor has any outfit claimed responsibility for the attack.

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