Imphal: Unidentified militants exploded a powerful grenade inside a private hotel near here in Imphal West district of Manipur, official sources said today.
The militants triggered the explosion near the reception of Hotel Bheigo at Wahengbam Leikai area here last evening, sources said.
Nobody was injured in the blast but windows and a motorbike parked near the hotel was damaged in the blast, police said.
Senior police officers-led by Superintendent of Police Kailun visited the spot for further investigations.
No individual or group has claimed responsibility for the incident.
Police said some militants of banned Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) allegedly had demanded money from the hotel authorities a few months ago but the matter was settled after negotiations with the militants.
