Manipur: Joint operation defuses 6 Kg IED, averts major tragedy

Imphal: In a coordinated operation, Central security forces and Manipur police successfully detected and defused a 6 kg improvised explosive device (IED) on Monday, preventing a potential disaster.

The explosives were found during a search and area domination operation in the vulnerable areas between Kangpokpi and Imphal East districts.

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The security team uncovered two IEDs-one weighing 4 kg and the other 2 kg-along with a 5-meter long Cordtex wire.

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The Manipur police bomb disposal squad swiftly arrived at the site and defused the explosives at Moirangpurel Khunou Leikai near Thoubal Dam-Police Station around 8 am.

A case has been registered for further investigation into the incident.