The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on April 12, chargesheeted two accused, including the main conspirator identified as Seiminlun Gangte alias Minlun and another accused identified as Mohammad Noor Hussain alias Tomba alias Mohammad Nur Hasan, in the June 2023 Kwatka (Manipur) vehicle borne improvised explosive device (IED) blast case, in which three persons were injured and several public and private properties were damaged, reports NIA. The duo was found involved in the blast that took place on a culvert/bridge, adjoining the area of Phougakchao Ikhai Awang Leikai and Kwakta in Bishnupur District of Manipur. The explosion triggered by a bomb-fitted Mahindra Scorpio SUV, caused significant damage to the bridge, electric poles, electrical assets, and nearby houses. NIA’s investigations revealed that Noor Hussain, who was arrested on October 16, 2023, confessed to driving the IED-laden vehicle and parking it on the Kwatka bridge. His accomplice, whose identity was disclosed as Seiminlun Gangte, was arrested on November 2, 2023, and identified as the mastermind behind the attack.