India, May 3 -- An explosion was reported near Imphal international airport in Manipur near the gate of territorial army camp on Sunday around 11.55am, officials said.

Based on CCTV footage, officials said an unknown individual planted the bomb around 11.34am near the camp's main gate, 1km away along NH-2, Tiddim Road, under the jurisdiction of Singjamei police station.

Officials said the person was seen fleeing toward Bishnupur district on a blue scooter. A case has been registered at the concerned police station.

Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), a banned underground outfit, claimed responsibility for the blast in a statement signed by M. Punshiba Meitei, its secretary of the information and public relations department.

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