<p>A police spokesperson said the bomb exploded near the entry gate of the ongoing Sangai Festival around 11 a.m. <br /><br />"We suspect the person who died is the one who carried the bomb concealed in a sack to plant at the festival venue," a police official said requesting not to be named. <br /><br />The bomber was apparently riding a cycle rickshaw when the blast took place. <br /><br />"Today was the concluding day of the festival and there were no people around when the blast occurred and hence there no other casualties," the official said. <br /><br />Police are yet to identify the bomber. <br /><br />The blast comes ahead of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's daylong visit to Imphal Dec 3 when he is scheduled to launch and inaugurate several development projects. The prime minister is also expected to address a public meeting. <br /><br />There are over 20 militant groups active in Manipur, bordering Myanmar, with demands ranging from secession to greater autonomy. <br /></p>
<p>A police spokesperson said the bomb exploded near the entry gate of the ongoing Sangai Festival around 11 a.m. <br /><br />"We suspect the person who died is the one who carried the bomb concealed in a sack to plant at the festival venue," a police official said requesting not to be named. <br /><br />The bomber was apparently riding a cycle rickshaw when the blast took place. <br /><br />"Today was the concluding day of the festival and there were no people around when the blast occurred and hence there no other casualties," the official said. <br /><br />Police are yet to identify the bomber. <br /><br />The blast comes ahead of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's daylong visit to Imphal Dec 3 when he is scheduled to launch and inaugurate several development projects. The prime minister is also expected to address a public meeting. <br /><br />There are over 20 militant groups active in Manipur, bordering Myanmar, with demands ranging from secession to greater autonomy. <br /></p>