Security forces have recovered and safely neutralised 27 improvised explosive devices (IEDs) planted along an 8 km stretch in Manipur’s Kamjong district averting a potential major disaster. The explosives were detected along the Shangkhalok Pilong route a defence official said on Friday. The operation was carried out jointly by Assam Rifles personnel and Indian Army bomb disposal teams. The teams detected the explosives and safely defused all 27 IEDs along the route.
“Assam Rifles and Indian Army Bomb disposal teams detected and safely neutralised 27 IEDs along the 8 km route in Kamjong district,” the defence official said.
The recovery of the explosives highlights the security challenges in the region and the efforts of security personnel to identify and eliminate potential threats. The successful operation prevented the planted devices from causing possible harm to people travelling through or living near the affected stretch.
The explosives were neutralised by specialised bomb disposal teams, helping reduce the risk posed by the devices. No further details about the individuals responsible for planting the IEDs the intended targets or any related arrests were provided in the report.
The operation underscores the continuing role of the Indian Army and Assam Rifles in maintaining security in Manipur and responding to threats involving explosive devices.