Militants attack Manipur minister's residence

IMPHAL: Armed militants on Friday attacked Manipur Social Welfare Minister Vivek Raj''s residence by exploding a powerful grenade at Porompat area in Imphal East district, official sources said.
However, no one was injured.
The sources said that two militants, who came on a two-wheeler, hurled two grenades at the minister''s residence at 11.30 am. One of them exploded near his uncle''s house, which was adjacent to his residence.The second grenade did not explode.
The minister was not present at the time of the explosion, sources said. Some local residents heard gunshots after the explosion but it could not be officially confirmed.
The motive behind the attack was not immediately known.
Whether the security guards posted at the minister''s residence opened fire on the militants or not was yet to be ascertained, the sources said.
The minister or his family members were not immediately available for comment. A heavy police contingent, including senior ranking officials, have rushed to the spot situated in the outskirts of Imphal.