Imphal, April 8 -- The investigation into the bomb explosion in Bishnupur district, which claimed the lives of two young children, will now be conducted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh announced on April 7, Tuesday.

At a press briefing, Singh called the attack a "cruel act" and said it appeared to be carried out by groups or individuals trying to disrupt peace in the state. He added that the decision to involve the NIA came after discussions with state officials and local lawmakers.

He said the attackers appear to be aiming to create unrest and instructed security forces to catch them as quickly as possible.

The explosion occurred at around 1 am in Moirang Tronglaobi when milita...